Bollywood is back in Britain: Starmer

MAKING A VISIT to Yash Raj Films (YRF) in Mumbai, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wednesday announced that the leading Indian film production and distribution company will bring three of its major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026, creating over 3,000 jobs and boosting the economy by millions of pounds.

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The prime minister visited Yash Raj Studios alongside a delegation from some of Britain’s biggest film bodies, including the British Film Institute, the British Film Commission, Pinewood Studios, Elstree Studios, and Civic Studios. Yash Raj Studios completes 20 years of operations in India on October 12.

In a statement issued after the meeting, PM Starmer said, “Bollywood is back in Britain, and it’s bringing jobs, investment and opportunity, all while showcasing the UK as a world-class destination for global filmmaking.... This is exactly the kind of partnership our trade deal with India is destined to unlock - driving growth, strengthening cultural ties and delivering for communities across the country.”