Mumbai, 24 Mar (HS): The financial support of Rs 24.10 crore for 65 Marathi

films of A, B and C categories and 98 films during Covid-19 pandemic period was

distributed in Mumbai on Tuesday. Under Maharashtra Government scheme to support

quality Marathi films the support was disbursed at the hands of Cultural

Minister Ashish Shelar.

Shelar

announced that the proposal for construction of dedicated theatres for Marathi

films in Mumbai is under consideration by CM Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra

Government, In other parts of Maharashtra similar projects will be undertaken

in phases.

The

event was organised by Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Department’s Maharashtra

Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation at Yeshvantrao Chavan Trust

premises in Mumbai. The cheques relating to the financial support were distributed

on the occasion. Senior officers and film producers were present on the

occasion.

The government has decided to support quality film production in Marathi. Rs 40

lakh for ‘A’ category, Rs 30 lakh for B category and Rs 10 lakh for C category

films is being given. A committee of 28 members

has been formed to evaluate the films and maintain transparency in the process.

During

the Covid-19 pandemic the Censor certificate awarded films are being given Rs

4.90 crore. A total of 496 between 2023 and 2026 have been evaluated by the

Committee.

Facilities

using modern technology is being created for production of Marathi films and

upgradation of existing film cities. Shelar expressed hope that quality films

will be produced as rich literature in Marathi is available.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar