9 months ago
Filmmaker Reflects on Love in Vietnam's Success
Filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi is looking back on a very successful year for his movie Love in Vietnam.
This romantic drama about different cultures has been shown in many countries in Asia and has won big awards.
People from different places have told Kazmi that his film touched their hearts, which he finds more meaningful than winning awards.
The film won Best Asian Film and Best Director in South Korea and was also shown widely in China.
It first showed in Vietnam at a big film festival.
Kazmi feels a big responsibility to tell stories that feel real and last a long time.
He wants to make movies that people will remember and return to years later.
The movie stars Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur and was made by many producers, including Kazmi himself.
Love in Vietnam, a cross-cultural romantic drama, gained significant international recognition in 2025.
Director Rahhat Shah Kazmi expressed humility and gratitude for the film's impact on diverse audiences.
The film won major accolades in South Korea, including Best Asian Film and Best Director for Kazmi.
Love in Vietnam had a wide release in China and premiered at the Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.
Kazmi reflected on the responsibility of storytelling and his desire to create enduring, truthful narratives.
- Who
- Filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi and the cast and crew of Love in Vietnam
- What
- The film's success and impact on audiences
- Where
- Across Asia, including South Korea, China, and Vietnam
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Why
- To reflect on the film's journey and its cultural impact
Key facts
- Film Title
- Love in Vietnam
- Director
- Rahhat Shah Kazmi
- Genre
- Romantic Drama
- Awards
- Best Asian Film, Best Director (South Korea)
- Release
- Wide release in China, premiered in Vietnam
- Producers
- Captain Rahul Bali, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, Omung Kumar, Sarvesh Goel, Tariq Khan, Zeba Sajid, Mohammad Antulay, Sahil Sheikh, Pankaj Singh Chauhan
- Co-Producers
- Samten Hills Dalat
- Cast
- Shantanu Maheshwari, Avneet Kaur
Quotes
Rahhat Shah Kazmi
Filmmaker and director of Love in Vietnam
“Nothing prepares you for a year like this.”
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“When people from another country tell you that your film moved them or stayed with them, it humbles you in a way awards never can.”
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