Thursday, June 18, 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

Farhan Akhtar set for 'Sounds of Freedom'

Farhan Akhtar set for 'Sounds of Freedom'
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar will enthrall music lovers at the Sounds of Freedom (SOF) concert here March 3.

Farhan Akhtar set for 'Sounds of Freedom'

Sooraj Barjatya, one of the finest directors: Neil Nitin Mukesh

Sooraj Barjatya, one of the finest directors: Neil Nitin Mukesh
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh says bagging a role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" was a dream come true moment for him.

Sooraj Barjatya, one of the finest directors: Neil Nitin Mukesh

What 'Jazbaa'! Sanjay Gupta's next script ready

What 'Jazbaa'! Sanjay Gupta's next script ready
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who has focussed all his attention on his much-publicised film “Jazbaa", says the script for his next project has been finalised. 

What 'Jazbaa'! Sanjay Gupta's next script ready

What reminds Shruti Haasan to excel in her field?

What reminds Shruti Haasan to excel in her field?
Appreciation is a constant nudge to perform better, says actress and singer Shruti Haasan, daughter of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan. 

What reminds Shruti Haasan to excel in her field?

I Love India And I'm Not Just Saying That: Russell Peters

I Love India And I'm Not Just Saying That: Russell Peters
Comedy is about telling the truth in a funny way, says world-famous stand-up comedian Russell Peters, ahead of his multi-city tour in India, where a group of humorists are currently facing criticism for showcasing an insult comedy show.

I Love India And I'm Not Just Saying That: Russell Peters

Camps, Groups Not For Me: Mallika Sherawat

Camps, Groups Not For Me: Mallika Sherawat
Most actors and filmmakers in tinsel town have a set group of people they often work with, but Mallika Sherawat says she prefers to be "independent".

Camps, Groups Not For Me: Mallika Sherawat