Bollywood producer wins film award for filming in Himachal: CM Sukhu

Shimla: Renowned Bollywood actors Nana Patekar and Rajpal Yadav, along with producer Anil Sharma and other staff members of the film ‘Journey’, attended the Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhumvit at their official residence in Auk Over on Monday night. Visited the Chief Minister.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Suk highlighted the state government’s commitment to promoting film production in Himachal Pradesh and highlighted the region’s rich cultural heritage and scenic spots.

He revealed that the government is formulating a comprehensive film policy and plans to establish a film promotion office within the Ministry of Information and Public Relations.

This cell is intended to serve as a single window platform for entitlement, ensuring an efficient online process completed within three business days.

Suk expressed the government’s intention to provide producers with more advanced and well-equipped locations for film shoots, with the added benefit of utilizing airstrips and helipads across Himachal Pradesh for outdoor film shoots. .

To encourage filmmakers to choose Himachal Pradesh as a priority filming location, the Prime Minister announced plans for an annual film award to be dedicated to films with at least 50 per cent made in the state.

Additionally, the government is considering establishing a film development fund to support festivals, awards and other related activities.

The meeting was also attended by Chief Minister’s Chief Advisor (Media) Naresh Chauhan and Shimla Municipal Corporation Mayor Surinder Chauhan.