The Indian film "Silaa" crew, comprising nearly 100 individuals, is currently filming in Vietnam. Filming recently concluded in Quang Ninh, from 12/1 to 14/1, with scenes shot on a yacht overlooking Hon Trong Mai (Kissing Rocks) in Ha Long Bay. This picturesque location served as a romantic backdrop for the two main characters. The crew is presently in Ninh Binh and plans to move to Cao Bang next.
"Silaa" is a romantic psychological action film. It explores the love, conflicts, and misunderstandings between its two main characters, played by rising Bollywood stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb. With a budget of approximately 4 million USD (over 100 billion dong), the film is expected to be released in India this year.
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Actors Sadia Khateeb and Harshvardhan Rane in Ha Long Bay. Photo: Quang Ninh Media Group |
Director Omung Kumar Bhandula expressed his admiration for Vietnam's poetic and majestic landscapes, which prompted the crew to scout locations last year. Prior to the current shoots, segments were also filmed in Son Doong Cave and Phong Nha Cave in Quang Tri. The production team secured necessary permits from the Cuc Dien anh, Bo Van hoa, The thao va Du lich, and Cuc quan ly xuat nhap canh, and coordinated with local authorities.
The extensive crew includes the director, main and supporting actors, cinematographers, assistants, and technicians. They travel with their own chef and use 26 cars for transport. Producer Nguyen Cao Tung was invited to join the project, leveraging his experience from "Van dam yeu em", a previous Vietnam-India film collaboration.
According to the Times of Indian, Bollywood film crews increasingly choose overseas locations for unique visuals and to avoid the large fan crowds that can disrupt filming in major Indian cities. ASSOCHAM (Indian Chamber of Commerce) indicates that Southeast Asian locations are often preferred due to their reasonable costs.
India, with over 1.4 billion people, is the world's largest film market, producing approximately 2,000 films annually, with Bollywood being a dominant force. This cinematic influence extends beyond viewing, as Indian audiences often travel to film locations, seeking out sites where their idols have filmed.
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