PUDUCHERRY: Bollywood filmmaker Boney Kapoor invited Prime Minister N Rangasamy to his room at the Puducherry on Tuesday. Kapoor, who is visiting the Union for the first time, is exploring the possibilities of developing a cinematic city here, sources said.
While Kapoor said that this could be done through private investment, but the government should support it by providing land and other infrastructure. The famous producer also explained the need for five-star hotels and more flight connectivity to promote Bollywood filming.
Speaking to reporters, the director said Puducherry is a fantastic place with many cultural values. He also said that Puducherry was an old French colony and a mixture of cultures reflected in architecture, art and way of life. He hopes to visit it again, said the producer of Mr. India.
While Bollywood films such as “Talaash” with celebrities such as Amir Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Karina Kapoor, starring John Abraham “Jism” have been shot in Puducherry, not many films have been made here lately. Kapoor also produces “No Entry”, “Judaai”, “Wanted” and Kollywood films such as “Nerkonda Paarvai” and “Valimai”.
Vice President P Rajavelu and his wife Malathi Rajavelu, the coordinator were also present during the interaction.
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