Uddhav Thackeray assures world-class facilities for entertainment biz

Maharashtra will create worldclass facilities for giving a major boost to the entertainment sector and to enable it produce quality films and content Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said here on ThursdayHe said the government will soon consult all stakeholders in the film and entertainment industry to work together on creating megafacilities and even scout for a suitable location for the purposeFilm production in Maharashtra must of best quality For that you need technology and space Make an action plan accordingly set your priorities and we shall work it out he said in his address at webinar Envisioning Film amp Media Entertainment Policy for Maharashtra organised by the Maharashtra Film Stage amp Cultural Development Corporation Ltd with the participation of several big names from the film and entertainment worldToday for soundmixing people go to London Why cant we have the same facilities in MumbaiWe will also work to set up affordable theatres and cinema houses in the state Thackeray saidThackerays statement assumes significance against the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh governments plans to set up a mega Film City in the state close to New DelhiTo a query on this he termed it as a good moveThere is talk of taking Mumbais Film City to UP Take it there If you have the capability definitely do it However in Maharashtra we will ensure that what come out is quality Thackeray declaredHe pointed out that the foundation of the countrys film industry was laid in this state by a Marathi Manoos Marathi man which is now flourishing as BollywoodMaharashtra was both the janmabhoomi and karmabhoomi of the legendary Dhundiraj Govind Phalke alias Dadasaheb Phalke We will continue his rich legacy Todays the countrys biggest national award for films is named in his honour Thackeray saidHowever the industry is seen only as a medium of entertainment It is easy to make someone cry but difficult to make anyone smile or laugh That is the strength of this medium It always comes forward to wipe out the tears of the people in distress or in crises Now we as a government will step up to wipe the film industrys tears Thackeray said acknowledging the contributions of the entertainment industryIn this context he referred to the public awareness film made by Bollywood director Rohit Shetty featuring Amitabh Bachchan and other actors for the Covid19 pandemicRecalling his familys close association with Bollywood Thackeray reminisced how late father the late Balasaheb Thackeray would make show cards and artworks for film production housesHe was a politician but also an artist and a cartoonist The family had close relations with legends like Raj Kapoor Dev Anand Rajesh Khanna Dilip Kumar Dharmendra Mohammed Rafi Kishore Kumar Mukesh Manna Dey other singers music directors They all enjoyed a close bond It is like a big family even now Thackeray recalledOn the need for the film and entertainment industry he said the people especially actors who work in it make a place in the hearts of the masses and this can lead to building a good society especially since Maharashtra has a rich culture skills and perseveranceFilms are an integral part of the ordinary peoples daily life and when they watch movies they often get involved in it they feel as if they are a part of it knowingly or unknowingly they become a part of it all he notedKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever