While 2016 turned out to be a year of separation as many popular couples parted ways, 2017 will be remembered as the year where many celebrities from the world of movies tied the nuptial knot. Here is the list of actors who got married in 2017.
Anushka Sharma
After dating Virat Kohli, the captain of Indian cricket team, for over three years, Anushka Sharma walked down the aisle with him in Italy on 11th December 2017. The duo managed to keep the wedding secret but soon after tying the knot, they confirmed the news by sharing a picture from their wedding on Twitter. Their wedding has been termed as the wedding of the year.
Ishita Dutta & Vatsal Seth
Vatsal Seth and Ishita Dutta tied the knot in a private ceremony on November 28, 2017. The ceremony was attended by their close friends and family members. From Bollywood, Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Tanuja, Bobby Deol, Sohail Khan were present at the wedding.
Mandana Karimi
Ex Bigg Boss contestant, Mandana Karimi, who has been part of films like Bhaag Johnny and Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, tied the nuptial knot with her boyfriend, Gaurav Gupta on January 25, 2017, in a private ceremony. They dated each other for two and a half years before marrying.
Hrishita Bhatt
Hrishita Bhatt married Anand Tiwari, a senior UN diplomat, on March 4, 2017. Like most of other Bollywood marriages, this one was also a secret ceremony. However, soon after taking the wedding vows with each other, the duo hosted reception parties in Delhi and Mumbai.
Neil Nitin Mukesh
Neil Nitin Mukesh married Rukimini Sahay on February 9, 2017. It was an arranged marriage for the two. The duo tied the knot in Udaipur. The ceremony was attended by many prominent personalities from Bollywood.
Nauheed Cyrusi
After dating each other for a long time, actress Nauheed Cyrusi secretly got married to her long-time boyfriend, Rustom on January 5, 2017. The Parsi styled wedding was a secret affair attended by family and close friends only.
Sagarika Ghatge
Former Indian cricketer, Zaheer Khan married actress Sagarika Ghatge in a low-key manner on November 23, 2017. They opted for a court marriage rather than going for a lavish one. However, they did host a grand reception for their close friends.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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