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Love in Vietnam Bridges Cultures Through Cinematic Romance, Diplomacy

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September 14, 2025

In an era when cinema is often reduced to spectacle, few films remind us of its power to heal, to unite, and to build bridges across oceans. Love in Vietnam, directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, does precisely that.

- MURTAZA ALI KHAN

Love in Vietnam Bridges Cultures Through Cinematic Romance, Diplomacy

In an era when cinema is often reduced to spectacle, few films remind us of its power to heal, to unite, and to build bridges across oceans. Love in Vietnam, directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, does precisely that. Based on the novel Madonna in a Fur Coat, the film is more than a love story—it is a testament to the universal language of human connection.

Shot across the sprawling landscapes of Vietnam, the film stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur, and Vietnamese star Kha Ngan in roles that intertwine passion, identity, and belonging. Released theatrically in India on September 12, 2025, Love in Vietnam is a landmark cinematic collaboration between India and Vietnam that has secured a historic 10,000-screen theatrical release in China, set for Christmas 2025.

For Kazmi, the film is deeply personal. "Love in Vietnam is deeply personal to me. This film was born from a place of love—love for storytelling, for cultural connection, and for the beautiful bond between India and Vietnam. To see it come alive on screen, embraced by such a warm audience, is beyond anything I could have imagined. I carry immense gratitude in my heart," the director shares.

At its heart, Love in Vietnam is a cross-cultural romance that asks: can love transcend history, geography, and language? Avneet Kaur, who brings vitality and fragility to her role, reflects: "Playing the lead in

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