Love in Vietnam is making history even before its release. The film, starring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur, is the first project to bring India and Vietnam together on the big screen. Recently,
the film also managed to secure 10,000 screens in China, a rare achievement for any Indian film. Director Rahhat Shah Kazmi and his team were congratulated by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali for this milestone.
The movie has also captured the attention of the Censor Board in India. The members praised its plot and called it a refreshing cinema. They felt it had the charm that would attract audiences of all age groups.
Censor Board Applauds Love in Vietnam
The makers have filmed the project in beautiful locations across Vietnam and India. As per Filmy Beat, the Censor Board praised it for bringing back the light-hearted cinema that can be enjoyed by people of every age. The film has been cleared with a U/A certificate and has a total runtime of 132 minutes.
On top of that, Imtiaz Ali applauded the producer and director of Love in Vietnam after it was announced that the romantic movie will be released across 10,000 screens in China. Taking to Instagram story, the filmmaker wrote, “Congratulations to my friends Rahul Bali Rahhat Shah Kazmi for achieving this milestone and creating history with their upcoming film Love in Vietnam.”
Shantanu Maheshwari Talks About Pressure After Saiyaara’s Success
Bollywood has experimented with many themes in the last few years, but Saiyaara stood out as a clear winner. Starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film turned into a massive box office success and broke several records. Following its popularity, Love in Vietnam actor Shantanu Maheshwari spoke about the past film’s success and admitted that it also brought a lot of pressure.
Speaking with Zoom, the dancer, actor said, “This film shifts the paradigm in that authentic storytelling resonates. It encompasses both elements. It’s wonderful to witness that audiences are seeking love stories and embracing genuine and innovative narratives. The leads are newcomers, and viewers are seeing them for the first time on the big screen. For us, being familiar faces adds to the pressure. If they can succeed, we should be able to as well.”
“I’m fine with bearing that pressure. It’s not solely about that, but rather, come, give us a chance, and then make your decision. That’s my message. It’s crucial for us when everyone claims they desire fresh faces. We’ve been given this opportunity and we view ourselves as new faces. We simply want people to visit the theatre, watch and form their opinions rather than relying on preconceived ideas based on our previous work or personal biases,” Shantanu Maheshwari added.
Love in Vietnam’s Cast And Release Date
Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur will be starring alongside Vietnamese actress Kha Ngan in Love in Vietnam. The movie also features Bollywood veterans such as Farida Jalal, Raj Babbar and Gulshan Grover. The Rahhat Shah Kazmi directorial is all set to release on 12 September.
