A Hindi-language film shot almost entirely in Hull, a port city in United Kingdom, has brought more than £1.2m into the local economy. The production company Northern Films confirmed the figure after the crew wrapped up nine weeks of filming in and around the city in late 2025.
The film is called Dastaar. It is a crime drama set in 1980s Britain and tells a story inspired by the experiences of Sikh immigrants who faced discrimination after arriving in the United Kingdom. The film stars Tarsem Singh Jassar, and its premiere is scheduled for July. Organisers are also hoping to arrange a special screening in Hull, in northern England, UK.
