The acclaimed actress was joined by Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands for a programme of exciting events over the weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November) in conjunction with the Consulate General of India.
The festivities commenced on Saturday with a visit by the Mayor and Preity G Zinta to the Digbeth neighbourhood of central Birmingham, home to Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight’s new Digbeth Loc film studios, the Creative Content Hub at The Bond and a host of film and media schools.
The visit showcased the city’s potential as a global filmmaking hub and to forge international links and partnerships, not least with the multi-billion-dollar Bollywood film industry.
