Sushant Shekhar Debuts in U.K. Remake at Cannes Market

Actor Sushant Shekhar will star as Krishna in the U.K. remake of the Hong Kong romance, 'My Indian Boyfriend: The Golden Mile.' This marks Shekhar's feature film debut, portraying a British-Indian dancer navigating family expectations and his own ambitions. The production is set to reveal its wider supporting cast at the Cannes Film Market.

The film's female lead, Jasmine, an architecture graduate, will be played by Jolene Tiong. Their relationship blossoms over a summer in Leicester, against the backdrop of the city's Diwali festivities. Chacko George Vadaketh joins as Krishna's father, bringing extensive film and television experience to the role.