They strongly called for the development of Mumbai as the global entertainment capital, through various initiatives and proactive approaches.
A delegation representing the film and entertainment industry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday. The delegation comprising Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Rakesh Roshan, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, film producers Karan Johar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Siddhartha Roy Kapur pitched for lower and uniform rates of GST for the entertainment industry in India.
They strongly called for the development of Mumbai as the global entertainment capital, through various initiatives and proactive approaches.
The delegation expressed its strong support of the PM's vision for making India a five trillion dollar economy in the near future. They gave an overview of the vast growth potential of the media and entertainment industry in India and said this sector is poised to contribute in a significant way towards this goal.
Modi said the Indian entertainment industry enjoys immense popularity across the world. It is one of the key elements of India's rising soft power status globally, he added. He assured the delegation that the Union government is supportive of the media and entertainment industry and would consider the suggestions positively.
"He has assured the delegation that he will personally work towards setting up a special committee to look into the industry matters and address them urgently," sources said, adding that it was a "productive meeting with a positive outcome."
SECOND MEETING
- This was the second such meeting of the filmmakers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi since Oct 24 this year
- They, along with actor Aamir Khan and Sidhwani, had earlier met the PM in Delhi
- The team, according to the industry sources, urged the PM to look towards treating cinema as an "industry", acknow-ledging its contribution to the nation's exchequer and fiscal growth
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