Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ In a significant development for the global film industry, Bollywood stars Aamir Khan, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, and Ashutosh Gowariker recently met with New Zealand‘s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, to explore potential collaborations between India and New Zealand in the realm of film production. The meeting, which focused on discussing filming locations and opportunities for cooperation, has sparked speculation about Indian films being shot in the scenic locales of New Zealand.
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During the meeting, Prime Minister Luxon shared a selfie with the Bollywood stars on his Instagram, captioning the post, “The film scene brings money into our economy, creating jobs and growing incomes – and I want to see more of that. So it was great to catch up with a few Bollywood stars to get their thoughts on what more we can do!” In the photo, Aamir Khan, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, and Ashutosh Gowariker can be seen posing with the Prime Minister during the informal gathering.
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Vidya Balan also posted the selfie on her Instagram stories, writing, “Was lovely to meet you, Prime Minister,” which quickly went viral. Fans of both Bollywood and New Zealand have begun speculating about the possibility of Indian filmmakers choosing New Zealand as a backdrop for their future projects. Notably, several iconic films have already been shot in New Zealand, including the Lord of the Rings and Avatar franchises. Bollywood films such as Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, I Hate Luv Storys, and Game Changer have featured stunning New Zealand landscapes, with memorable scenes set in places like Queenstown, Christchurch, and Wanaka.
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According to reports, Prime Minister Luxon personally extended an invitation to Bollywood insiders, encouraging them to consider New Zealand as a premier destination for filming. This initiative signals New Zealand’s eagerness to further integrate itself into the Indian film industry and strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two nations. Earlier this month, Luxon visited India as part of a diplomatic mission, including a visit to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi, before heading to Mumbai for further engagements.
