Their relationship unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Leicester.
A UK remake of My Indian Boyfriend is in advanced development, bringing a cross-cultural love story to the heart of the Midlands.
Titled My Indian Boyfriend: The Golden Mile, the film will be set in Leicester and is aiming to begin shooting this summer.
The project is led by Malaysian actress and presenter Jolene Tiong, who will take on the role of Jasmine.
The Leicester-set remake reimagines the 2021 Hong Kong romantic drama for a British audience, shifting its cultural lens while preserving its emotional core.
The film is currently being presented for finance and co-production partners at Filmart, signalling strong international ambitions.
At its centre is a story about Krishna, a British Indian graduate searching for purpose, and Jasmine, a Chinese architecture student navigating life away from home.
Their relationship unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Leicester, exploring ambition, identity and the tension between love and personal dreams.
Tiong has described Jasmine as a character shaped by “quiet guilt” after leaving her family behind to pursue opportunities abroad.
This emotional conflict reflects a wider diaspora experience, particularly for young Asians balancing familial expectations with individual ambition.
Unlike many British narratives, the film centres on a Chinese and British Indian pairing, offering a rarely seen “double-minority” perspective on screen.
This approach echoes the original film’s themes of racial bias and cultural tension but adapts them to the lived realities of multicultural Britain.
The subtitle “The Golden Mile” references Belgrave Road, Leicester’s iconic stretch known for its South Asian jewellery shops and restaurants.
This setting grounds the story in a recognisable British Indian cultural hub while symbolising both connection and contrast between communities.
Leicester-born filmmaker Vijay Chauhan will make his feature directorial debut with the project.
Chauhan has expressed excitement about showcasing Leicester’s diversity and elevating the East Midlands on a global cinematic stage.
The film also marks a full-circle moment, as the original My Indian Boyfriend previously opened Leicester’s inaugural Electric Shadows Chinese Film Festival.
Returning to the city as a locally produced feature highlights Leicester’s growing importance in cross-cultural filmmaking.
The original film’s director, Sri Kishore, is attached as an executive producer, helping retain the story’s tone and thematic depth.
He is joined by executive producers, including Hiu Man Chan, alongside Amita Krishna and Djonny Chen.
Chan, who is also an academic at De Montfort University, plays a key role in bridging the UK and Asian film industries.
The project has been developed by UK-China Film Collab, an organisation focused on fostering partnerships between the UK and Greater China.
It is being created in collaboration with De Montfort University and co-produced with ADA Collective.
This model reflects a broader shift towards international storytelling, where independent British cinema intersects with Asian creative networks.
The 2021 original followed a Hong Kong woman and an Indian man whose romance faced prejudice, family pressure and cultural clashes.
It was widely noted as Hong Kong’s first mainstream romantic drama centred on a South Asian male lead.
By relocating the story to Leicester, the remake aims to deepen conversations around identity, belonging and representation within the British Asian diaspora.
With casting for Krishna in its final stages, anticipation is building for a project that blends romance with meaningful cultural insight.
As production gears up, My Indian Boyfriend: The Golden Mile is poised to spotlight underrepresented narratives while celebrating Leicester’s rich multicultural fabric.
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