UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who visited the famed Yash Raj Films office in Mumbai on the first day of his India trip on Wednesday, announced that production house Yash Raj Films is set to shoot its major productions on locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026.
The studio, founded by the late filmmaker Yash Chopra, will complete 20 years of operations in India on October 12, 2025.
This pact between Yash Raj Films and the UK authorities will create over 3,000 jobs and boost the country’s economy by millions of pounds, the Prime Minister said, as quoted by a press release issued by the production banner.
Keir Starmer in a statement said, “Bollywood is back in Britain, and it’s bringing jobs, investment and opportunity, all while showcasing the UK as a world-class destination for global filmmaking.
“This is exactly the kind of partnership our trade deal with India is destined to unlock – driving growth, strengthening cultural ties and delivering for communities across the country”.
Keir Starmer was accompanied by the biggest names in the UK film sphere, including the British Film Institute, the British Film Commission, Pinewood Studios, Elstree Studios and Civic Studios.
