The three-day Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards (JIFFA) concluded on a high note on Sunday, with actors and filmmakers from Bollywood appreciating the Government’s efforts to promote filmmaking in the State.
Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Amar Bauri thanked actors Arbaaz Khan, Rohit Roy and Ratan Singh Rajput for attending the second season of JIFFA and making it a hit.
“Jharkhand is fast becoming a sought after destination for filmmakers. This platform helps many budding filmmakers from the state to showcase their talent and learn more about the world of filmmaking,” said Bauri.
The popular faces from Bollywood were all praise for the initiative and said that such platforms will give a major boost to the filmmaking industry in Jharkhand.
“It’s a commendable initiative. Jharkhand is a beautiful place and I love the enthusiasm people have here about filmmaking and acting,” said Ratan Singh Rajput, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo fame.
Around 10,000 children from different schools attended the JIFFA event on Sunday. The kids thoroughly enjoyed their outing at the Khelgaon Mega Sports Complex and did not miss any of the event.
Dil Firoz, a filmmaker from Uzbekistan, attended JIFFA on Sunday and lauded the efforts taken by the organizers.
Addressing the media, Firoz said that Jharkhand, with its picturesque locations, was a perfect location for film shooting. “I wanted to shoot a film in India, but after coming to Jharkhand, I am sure that I will shoot my next film in this part of the country,” the film researcher and maker from Uzbekistan said.
In the second half of the day, filmmakers spoke about the concept of their stories and how they impact the society.
It was announced that ‘Fauji Calling’, an upcoming film on the Indian Army, will be shot in Ranchi. Actor Mughda Godse will play an important role in the film.