Bollywood Meets Bergen: Indo-Norwegian Thriller ‘Black Book’ Begins Filming in Norway
A groundbreaking cross-cultural film project is set to make cinematic history as Black Book, a high-stakes Indo-Norwegian thriller, prepares to begin shooting in the picturesque city of Bergen, Norway. This ambitious production marks a significant milestone—uniting Bollywood and Punjabi regional cinema with Scandinavian storytelling for the first time on such a scale.
Backed by leading Indian production houses Planet D and Wizzline Entertainment, Black Book is directed by visionary filmmaker Harpreet Singh Butala and stars Aditi Arya, Pooja Sandhu, and Jasspreet Jassi in pivotal roles. The gripping screenplay is penned by Jass Grewal, known for writing several acclaimed Punjabi films, blending intense drama with emotional complexity.
Pre-production is already in full swing, with a detailed location recce recently completed across Norway. The Norwegian Culture Center is managing the local shoot logistics, while seasoned producers Jon A. Vikan and Olga Vikan are spearheading on-ground production. The team also held a strategic meeting with Adrian A. Mitchell, Head of the Oslo Film Commission, strengthening institutional support for the project.
Durgaparsad Mahapatra, producer and partner at Planet D, plays a key role in steering the film’s global vision. The accomplished team behind Black Book also includes:
- Project Head: Shahroz Ali Khan
- Executive Producer: Amit R. Vij
- Director of Photography: Sukhan Saar
- Creative Director: Rubal Chhina
Set against the stunning natural backdrops of Bergen, Black Book becomes the first Punjabi-language film to be shot in this Norwegian city, setting a powerful precedent for regional Indian cinema on the international stage.
With scripting finalized and pre-production completed, the shoot is set to commence shortly. According to industry insiders, the film is slated for a late-November release on a major OTT platform, aiming for broad global reach.
More than a cinematic release, Black Book symbolizes the strength of creative synergy between two diverse cultures—where storytelling becomes a bridge, and cinema speaks a universal language of suspense, emotion, and artistic expression.
Stay tuned as this unique Indo-Norwegian cinematic collaboration begins a bold new chapter.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
