Tiger Shroff will soon begin filming his next Ganapath, set to be directed by Vikas Bahl. As per reports, the makers are looking at commencing the first shooting schedule of the film on September 20. The film also stars Kriti Sanon in the lead role.
“The Covid-19 lockdown and the protocols issued have given filmmakers ample amount of time to do their groundwork before shooting. Now with things opening up and the protocols being relaxed, a lot of filmmakers are looking to commence shooting. However, there are a few who would rather wait for a while longer,” a well-placed source informs an entertainment portal.
Talking about Ganapath, the source adds, “Vikas is ready with Ganapath, Tiger too is keen on starting the film. But prudence in cases like this can go a long way. The film was to go on floors last year-end, but with Covid, it has been delayed. Now, the situation has changed but the makers have chosen September 20 as the date to commence shooting the film, giving enough time to understand the situation and for things to return to normalcy.”
Though nothing much is known about the storyline of Ganapath, some sources reveal that Tiger Shroff plays a boxer in the film. Apart from boxing, the actor is also learning the Mumbai dialect to get into the skin of his character.
In addition to Ganapath, Shroff has some other high-profile films on his platter as well. He is gearing up to commence work on Heropanti 2, co-starring Tara Sutaria and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He has also been confirmed to headline the official remake of the Hollywood biggie Rambo. The actor is also set to topline Baaghi 4, the fourth installment of his successful Baaghi franchise.
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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.
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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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