UK Shifts to Bollywood: Ditching Hollywood?

by Mark Thompson

LONDON – BritainS film industry is increasingly setting its sights on bollywood, shifting away from reliance on U.S.investment, as Indian filmmakers look to leverage the U.K.’s substantial diaspora.

Bollywood’s growing Influence

The Indian film industry, frequently enough referred to as Bollywood, is a global powerhouse, producing a large number of films annually and boasting a sizable Indian diaspora, creating opportunities for co-productions and wider audience reach.

Diversifying Investment Streams

The British film industry’s pursuit of Bollywood investment represents a strategic effort to diversify funding sources and reduce dependence on the U.S.market. This shift is driven by a desire for greater creative control and access to new markets.

What’s driving this change? A combination of factors, including a desire for greater financial independence and the potential to tap into the growing Indian film market.

The U.K. offers attractive incentives for film production, including tax breaks and skilled labor, making it a desirable location for Indian filmmakers.

british Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji during a visit to Yash Raj Films in Mumbai in October. © Reuters

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