DEHRADUN: Bollywood actress Padmini Kolhapure made a courtesy call on Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Chief Minister’s residence on Sunday, 22 December.
On this occasion, CM Dhami said that the state of Uttarakhand is emerging as a big film shooting destination. Filmmakers from all over the country are coming to the state for film shooting after seeing the natural beauty of Uttarakhand. Seeing the possibilities of filming here, the state government is constantly moving forward in this direction.
The Chief Minister said that the new film policy of Uttarakhand is promoting films in the state. Along with Bollywood, films based on local dialects are also being promoted. Everyone coming to Devbhoomi is taking a better experience here.
CM Dhami informed that Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024 has been made in the state. Films made in Hindi and languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution are being given a grant of 30 percent of the total amount spent in the state or a maximum of Rs 3 crore. Foreign films and films with a budget of more than Rs 50 crore are being given a grant of 30 percent of the amount spent in the state or a maximum of Rs 3 crore.
It may be recalled that a special screening of the film ‘Maali’ was held in Silver City on Sunday. During this, the hall was packed to the brim. The entire film has been shot in Uttarakhand.
