Love in Ukraine
Love In Ukraine is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Nitin Kumar Gupta and starring Vipin Kaushik and Lizabeta.[1] The film was released theatrically on 27 May 2022.[2]
Plot
The film follows an Indian student named Raj (Kaushik) who falls in love with Liza (Lizabeta), a Russian girl set to get married into a mafia family. Their romance develops against the backdrop of cultural differences in Ukraine.[3]
Cast
- Vipin Kaushik as Raj
- Lizabeta as Liza
- Nitin Kumar Gupta as Lasha
- Mikhael Striga
- Lolita Zhuravlova
- Roman Batrin
- Ruslan Seferov
- Oles Dmitrenco
- Irma Balan
- Konstantin Shiryaev
- Vladimir Didenco
- Sergey Pschenichniy
Production
The film was shot entirely on location in Ukraine, including cities such as Kyiv, Bucha, and Odessa. Filming began in October–November 2021 with some patchwork completed in February 2022, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
Notable filming locations included a 1,200-year-old wooden church near Vyshhgorod, the Kyiv City Center, and various rural settings including a cow farm, horse ranch, and traditional villages.[5]
Impact of Russian Invasion
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, three Ukrainian actors from the film – Artem, Volodym and Misha – were reported missing. The film's lead actress Lizabeta was reportedly stuck in the city of Dnipro.[3]
Release
The film was released in over 350 theaters across India on 27 May 2022. It was one of the few Indian films to feature Ukraine as its primary setting.[2]
Box office
The film collected ₹1.4 crore at the Indian box office in its opening weekend, competing with releases like Top Gun: Maverick, Anek, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.[2]
Plot
The film follows an Indian student named Raj (Kaushik) who travels to Ukraine for his medical studies. There, he falls in love with Liza (Lizabeta), a Ukrainian girl. Their romance develops against the backdrop of cultural differences and family expectations.[citation needed]
Cast
- Vipin Kaushik as Raj
- Lizabeta as Liza
- Nitin Kumar Gupta as Lasha
Production
The film was shot on location in Ukraine prior to 2022. Principal photography took place in various Ukrainian cities including Kyiv.[citation needed]
Release
The film was released in theaters across India on 27 May 2022. It was one of the few Indian films to feature Ukraine as its primary setting.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Vipin Kaushik starrer Love in Ukraine's first look poster out; film shot just before the war". ANI News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Love In Ukraine collects 1.4 crore over the weekend". India Blooms. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Three Ukrainian actors who shot for Hindi film 'Love in Ukraine' missing, says director". The Tribune. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ PTI (26 April 2022). "Bollywood film Love in Ukraine director says Ukrainian lead actor stuck in conflict zone, three actors missing". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "'Love in Ukraine' director Nitin Kumar Gupta: People of Ukraine are big fans of Raj Kapoor films, but 'Disco Dancer' is their all-time favourite". The Times of India. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
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