Film era of 80’s returning to JK: Lt Guv Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that the UT is witnessing the revival of film tourism as over 300 movies and serials have been shot after the launch of new film policy two years ago.
Talking to reporters at Zero Bridge after inaugurating the first day shoot of TV Serial Pashmina, the LG said that two years ago, J&K administration launched a new film policy after consultations with all the stakeholders.
“J&K is once again emerging as favourite film destination. The era of 1980 when Hollywood and Bollywood films were shot in Kashmir is returning,” he said. The LG said that Friday he inaugurated the TV serial Pashmina.
He said that revival of film tourism will help J&K’s economy grow and provide youth livelihood opportunities
The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Alchemy Films, Sony SAB TV, cast and the entire team for the new show.
Local talent from the UT is also the part of the TV show ‘Pashmina’ which will be filmed extensively in different locations of Jammu Kashmir over next five months.
Siddharth Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra, creators and producers of Alchemy Films Private Limited, cast and crew members of the show were present on the occasion.
