Srinagar, May 22 (UNI) Union Minister of Tourism G. Kishan Reddy on Monday said that India will be one stop for film production with beautiful locations, talented technicians can create amazing visuals with world class sound effects.
Speaking on the side event on “Film Tourism for Economic Growth and Cultural Preservation” during the third Tourism Working Group Meeting being held at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Complex (SKICC) here, Reddy said India will be one stop addressfor film production with its beautiful locations, talented technicians and state-of-art post production facilities capable of creating create amazing visuals with the world class sound effects
Quoting Kalhana’s Rajtarangini, Reddy said, “the Gods often descended to sit on the banks of lakes of Srinagar as this place has captured the imagination of artists, nature lovers and now film makers who will revive film making in Jammu and Kashmir '.
Many famous national and international films have been shot in Jammu and Kashmir and the biggest aim of the government is now to revive film tourism not only in Kashmir but all over the country.
Reddy said, the event is of utmost importance as it will explore the immense potential of film tourism and it’s contribution to our vibrant tourism industry.
Winning two Oscars this year was a historic moment for us for “Naatu Naatu Song” and for “The Elephant Whisperers” documentary, he said
He said film tourism is a powerful medium to promote tourism potential as films have a great impact on the travel choices attracting tourists all over the world.
Indian film actor, producer and entrepreneur, K. Ram Charan who was present during the occasion took part in fireside conversation with film critic and journalist Mayank Sharma.
During the conversation, Charan said, the beauty of Kashmir is magical as it attracts people towards its pristine beauty, magical mountains and what not.
G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said, PM Narendra Modi believes that tourism has the biggest multiplier effect being the biggest job creator and this G20 meeting will lead to more job creation in J&K.
Praising Kashmir for its pristine beauty, Kant said, there is no better film destination than Kashmir which has everything to offer to the film industry.
During the occasion, Draft National Strategy for Film Tourism was unveiled in presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, G. Kishan Reddy, K. Ram Charan, Amitabh Kant, Secretary MIB, Apurva Chandra and G20 chief coordinator, Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
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