Noted Indian film director and producer Subhash Ghai on Saturday called on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh in Raipur and showered praise on ‘Raipur Sahitya Mahotsav’.The three-day first ever literary festival of Chhattisgarh began on Friday, Dec 12 at Purkhauti Muktangan on outskirts of Raipur where dozens of literary figures across the country had been attending.
“It is an invaluable opportunity provided by Chhattisgarh Government to the local youths to connect with their culture and literature,’’ remarked the renowned director Ghai while referring to Raipur Sahitya Mahotsav.He suggested Singh to make ‘Raipur Sahitya Mahotsav’ a regular annual event and include film festival as one of the features to it from next year. Ghai added that he was overwhelmed with the progress of Chhattisgarh in a period of just 14 years.“The State has witnessed a considerable progress in industry, energy and infrastructure sector. It’s right time to promote arts, literature, education and entertainment industry in the State as there are unlimited possibilities in these fields” Ghai stated.
Chief Minister said that the thoughts and ideas expressed by Ghai at the literary festival would inspire the local artists to shape up their talents.Singh also asked Ghai to visit Naya Raipur to seek opportunities for film production and other entertainment activities as the State Government has reserved 100 acres land in Naya Raipur for this purpose.