Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Mumbai Film City Debate: Bhojpuri Producer's Demand Spurs Controversy
Imagine Mumbai is a place where movies are made, like a big studio!
Now, a producer from a Bhojpuri film company, which makes movies in a different language, asked if they could get special deals to film there, just like Marathi movie makers do.
But a political group, the MNS, said no, they shouldn't get special treatment.
They want Mumbai to focus on supporting Marathi films.
The city council is also trying to help the film industry by making it easier to get permits and use cool locations for shooting.
A Bhojpuri film producer requested shooting concessions in Mumbai Film City.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) opposed the demand, supporting Marathi cinema.
BMC held a consultation to boost Mumbai's role as a 'City of Film' under UNESCO.
Stakeholders discussed issues like shooting costs and permission hurdles.
BMC decided to open civic-owned locations for film shoots to boost the industry.
- Who
- Bhojpuri film producer Quamar Haji Puri, MNS, BMC, and Marathi film industry stakeholders.
- What
- A debate over shooting concessions in Mumbai Film City.
- When
- Recent, with consultations and decisions being made.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically Mumbai Film City and various city locations.
- Why
- To address shooting cost issues, promote Marathi cinema, and boost Mumbai's film industry.
Bhojpuri Film Industry
Marathi Film Industry & MNS
Concessions and Support
Bhojpuri Film Industry
Advocate for shooting concessions and easier access in Mumbai Film City.
Marathi Film Industry & MNS
Focus on supporting Marathi cinema and promoting it within Mumbai.
- Producer Request
- Shooting concessions for Bhojpuri films
- Opposing Party
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- MNS Stance
- Support for Marathi cinema
- BMC Initiative
- Boost Mumbai's film industry
- Consultation Focus
- Shooting permissions and costs
- Locations Opened
- Footpaths, roads, and civic locations