The First Minister of Scotland Rt Hon John Swinney and the Scottish delegation engaged with India’s film and television industry during their Mumbai visit, including Aamir Khan, Karan Johar and teams from Banijay Asia, Aamir Khan Productions, Dharma Productions and the Producers Guild of India. Discussions explored opportunities for co-productions and closer creative partnerships, bringing together India’s storytelling talent and production capabilities with Scotland’s locations and screen-sector expertise. Building on a cinematic connection through films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, these exchanges offer fresh opportunities to strengthen cultural ties and create opportunities for professionals in both India and Scotland.