Bollywood film Nikita Roy shot in Watford set for release

Watford has been used for filming on a Bollywood film. <i>(Image: Watford Borough Council/Ingo Kramarek)</i>
Watford has been used for filming on a Bollywood film. (Image: Watford Borough Council/Ingo Kramarek)
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Watford's emergence as a global filming hotspot has continued, with a soon-to-be released Bollywood blockbuster using the town.

Several scenes were shot in the town for 'Nikita Roy', an Indian language film that is billed as a supernatural thriller.

It stars well-known Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha in the titular role, with IMDB's plot summary reading: "The protagonist discovers a mysterious book which pulls her into the darker side of human nature."

As well as Watford, scenes for the film were also shot elsewhere in Hertfordshire, as well as in London and Mumbai.

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The film is the directorial debut of Sinha's brother Kussh and is slated for release in India on July 18, having been pushed back slightly, reportedly to avoid a clash with Brad Pitt's 'F1 The Movie'.

'Nikita Roy' is a Hindi language film and it is unknown when or how it will be available for UK viewers hoping to get a glimpse of some familiar locations.

Watford is regularly used for film and television projects, while the Warner Brothers facility in Leavesden has become a hotbed for major productions, notably the upcoming Harry Potter television series.

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