Monday, June 8, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn meets Akhilesh, lauds UP's film policy

Darpan News Desk IANS, 31 Jul, 2015 01:12 PM
  • Ajay Devgn meets Akhilesh, lauds UP's film policy
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, actress Shriya Saran and film producer Kumar Mangat on Friday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and appreciated the state's film policy, an official said.
 
The cast of Bollywood film "Drishyam", which was released nationwide on Friday, said the state government was doing good work to promote film production related activities in the Uttar Pradesh.
 
On the occasion, the chief minister highlighted how the state offered immense potential for film production, and for this, his government had tailored a friendly film policy which had provided great impetus to film-related activity in the state. 
 
A large number of film producers were being attracted to the state and proposals for film shooting were coming, he said, adding film producers of full cooperation and assistance from the state for film shooting.
 
Mangat observed that due to the efforts of the Uttar Pradesh government there was a very conducive environment for shooting in the state. 
 
He announced that he will shoot his next film in Uttar Pradesh. 
 
Mangat, who is also associated with solar energy sector, also expressed a desire to invest in the sector owing to the attractive solar energy policy of the state government.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Imran Impressed With Kangana's 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Act

Imran Impressed With Kangana's 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Act
Kangana Ranaut's act in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" has impressed actor Imran Khan, who will be sharing screen space with the National Award winning actress in upcoming film "Katti Batti".

Imran Impressed With Kangana's 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Act

Vidya Completes 'Unbelievable' Decade In Bollywood

Vidya Balan, who has completed a decade in Bollywood since making her debut with "Parineeti" in 2005, looks back at her journey as a "learning" experience and says her family and faith have helped her sail through the highs and lows.

Vidya Completes 'Unbelievable' Decade In Bollywood

Kangana To Have Double Role In 'Katti Batti'?

Kangana will be seen in a double role as Payal and Bijlee in Nikhil Advani's directorial, which also stars Imran Khan. 

Kangana To Have Double Role In 'Katti Batti'?

'Brothers' Trailer Receives Over A Million Views

'Brothers' Trailer Receives Over A Million Views
The response to the trailer of "Brothers", which has received over two million YouTube views within a day of its release, has left filmmaker Karan Johar feeling overwhelmed.

'Brothers' Trailer Receives Over A Million Views

Always A Pleasure To Work With Aishwarya: Jackie Shroff

Always A Pleasure To Work With Aishwarya: Jackie Shroff
Actor Jackie Shroff, who will share screen space with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in "Jazbaa" years after featuring with her in "Devdas", enjoys working with the former beauty queen whom he considers a "fantastic actress".

Always A Pleasure To Work With Aishwarya: Jackie Shroff

Anupam Kher To Deliver Motivational Lecture In Kerala

Veteran actor Anupam Kher jetted off to Kerala on Thursday to deliver a motivational lecture for automobile manufacturer Mahindra's annual meet.

Anupam Kher To Deliver Motivational Lecture In Kerala