- Thursday, December 26, 2024
Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop a film city on 1,000 acres of land in a public-private partnership along the Yamuna Expressway near Delhi
By: India Weekly
FILMMAKER Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Infra-backed firm Bayview Projects has submitted the master plan for the development of the first phase of the much-anticipated Noida International Film City, officials have said.
For Bayview Projects, Kapoor submitted the master plan to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Tuesday.
YEIDA CEO Arun Vir Singh confirmed receiving the master plan and told reporters, “It will be our endeavour to ensure that the plan is approved at the earliest if it conforms to all norms and guidelines.”
The ambitious project of the Uttar Pradesh government is to be built on a 1,000-acre land in a public-private partnership in Sector 21 of YEIDA along the Yamuna Expressway near Delhi. About 230 acre will be developed in the first phase.
Bayview Projects won the bid on January 31 with the offering of 18 per cent revenue share to the Uttar Pradesh government – the highest among four bidders.
Addressing the media alongside Singh, Kapoor detailed his vision for the film city’s development, emphasising its potential to revolutionise filmmaking in India and attract global talent.
Kapoor said the first phase of the project would include the completion of sound stages and a dedicated film university.
The first phase, targeted for completion within three years, will serve as a foundation for expanding the film city, he said.
Drawing parallels to international filmmaking hubs, Kapoor expressed confidence in positioning Noida International Film City as a global destination.
“Once Phase One is ready, we’ll reach out to international filmmakers and directors who’ve shifted from Los Angeles to Canada, Italy, and Spain. Our aim is to provide them with world-class facilities at significantly reduced costs ”potentially saving up to 50 per cent,” he said.
Beyond filmmaking, the film city will also feature auditoriums, hotels, and food and beverage setups, transforming it into a tourist destination. (PTI)
