The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on July 30 promised the entertainment industry a hassle-free and positive environment for shootings in Bombay. Concerned by several film producers preferring locations outside the city, BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani said at a stakeholders’ consultation on film shooting in Bombay, “The entire Bollywood is in BMC, but BMC is not in Bollywood.” He was referring to how the civic body plays a crucial role in the life of Bombay, including its entertainment industry, but does not get adequate acknowledgement or recognition in films.
Various challenges facing film and TV shootings in Bombay were discussed at the meeting. Gagrani explained that the BMC had identified some important locations on land, water and forest, which could be offered for film shootings.
Additional municipal commissioner Amit Saini and members of the film industry also attended the event.