3 Jul 2010

Bollywood glitz luvs South Island charm

6:08 am on 3 July 2010

The maker of a Bollywood movie shot in Queenstown says it has given New Zealand a huge amount of publicity in his country.

Director Punit Malhotra says his musical I Hate Luv Storys, mocks quintessential Bollywood movies for their dance sequences in exotic locations, and Queenstown was chosen as the backdrop.

The film premieres in Mumbai this weekend, followed by a global release.