Mumbai-based imminent film actor Mukesh Rishi on Wednesday called upon the State Government to follow its Uttar Pradesh counterpart in providing incentives to the film producers.The Sarfarosh star, who was here for shooting an upcoming Hindi film — Roshan Jahan Tumhi Se — said that endowed with picturesque scenic charm and mythological eminence, Uttarakhand could prove to be an ideal setting for the film makers to shoot their films, however, to ensure that State Government should do ‘something’ to attract film makers with substantial incentives. Uttarakhand Government should emulate it, he added.The actor disclosed that the shooting of the film would be commenced from August and would be shot in various locations across the twin holy cities — Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Rishi made the formal announcement of the film in Haridwar on Tuesday. Writer, director and producer Dev Kumar Patel was with him during the announcement. Supporting actors, including Yogesh Hud, Mohit Mishra and Anshwar Chopra, were also present on the occasion.While interacting with the mediapersons, Kathua-born actor, who would play the lead role of the film, said the story was based on the life of a celebrated former athlete. Himanshi Chaudhary, a student of Class IX of MCS Bal Vidya Peeth of Kankhal area will be the principal actress of this film. Rishi said he was fond of Haridwar. “I visited the holy city in connection with the shooting of film — Arjun Pandit,” he added.