Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday welcomed suggestions from Bollywood during a meeting with a delegation of Mumbai film industry here, and iterated that his government is committed to build the most exemplary film city in the world, in Noida.
Renowned film mmaker and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia, who is known for his works in Hindi cinema and Television, said, “From past few decades I had tried something for the betterment of the workers in the film industry, the light boys, spot guys etc. but it didn’t work. I have requested the Yogi government to think about this matter and establish some infrastructure like home for the betterment of the workers.”Filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who is working to promote Haryana’s film industry, too, pointed out positive ambience on the investment front in Uttar Pradesh.“In 2019 while directing Kagaz in UP’s Sitapur the film unit got massive support from the UP government specially from the local SP as well as the DM. I was overwhelmed by the gratitude of the local government which instilled confidence in our work which proves that the culture and heritage of UP will be a boon to the upcoming film city in UP,” he recalled.Raju Shrivastav, Chairman Film Vikas Parishad said, “UP is on a path of development and infrastructural projects have been instrumental in developing better film ecosystem and using advance technology the government will make massive strides in maintaining the entire fraternity of the film industry”Yogi Adityanath interacted with Bollywood stars, directors and producers in Mumbai on the last day of his two-day visit to the tinsel town.
Film producer Manmohan Shetty said, “UP has a vast resources of manpower which can be utilised in the huge process of film production it will also generate large scale employment opportunities in the state”.Rahul Mitra said the states rich heritage and eco-tourism can help Film industry prosper and active participation from the government. Can help flourish the industry on a long term”.The function conducted by UP Film Development Council chairman Raju Srivastava, was also attended by other film personalities like Arjun Rampal, Jayantilal Gada, Tigamnshu Dhulia, Anil Sharma, Ravi Kishan.Earlier, on Tuesday night, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar also met the UP CM, separately.
