Two leading Lake District visitor attractions feature in a movie just released in Indian cinemas.
A train journey on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and aerial adventures at Zip World Windermere are integral parts of the plot for comedy drama Jhimma 2.
Lead actresses Sonalee Kulkarni, Sayali Sanjeev and Kshitee Jog – all established names in Indian TV and film – were among the cast and crew who filmed at the attractions earlier this year.
The film is a sequel to 2021’s Jhimma, which broke records for the regional Marathi cinema industry in India and centred around seven women from different age groups and socio-cultural backgrounds coming together and celebrating life.
First time round, the story focused on a trip to London, but the new movie sees the cast head to Cumbria.
General manager of Zip World Windermere, Tom Patrick-Kenny said: “All the team were excited to welcome the cast and crew of Jhimma 2.
“We loved introducing them to our thrilling 250 metre zip-line and seeing them fly through the air down to the shore of Windermere as part of their new storyline in the Lake District. Everyone involved was so enthusiastic and friendly, and we’re proud to have been a part of it.”
Rachel Bell, head of marketing and business development at Lake District Estates, added: “India is one of our key international visitor markets, so the visibility of being featured in a high-profile Indian movie is a real coup.
“Film and TV is a fantastic medium not only for showcasing Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, but also the wider destination. It’s also a great way to build on the ongoing work we’re doing with overseas markets as we continue to win back the confidence of international visitors following the pandemic.”
Jhimma 2 is directed by Hemant Dhome and is expected to drop on Amazon Prime at a later date.
