The upcoming film city near the Jewar airport under construction is expected to create direct employment for around 50,000 people, officials said on Friday. They further claimed that it will indirectly benefit 5 to 7 million people with employment opportunities.
The film city will come up in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) Sector-21, along the Yamuna Expressway, about 4 km from the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar.
The authority and Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited, a newly formed special purpose vehicle (SPV) headed by producer Boney Kapoor and construction giant Bhutani Group, signed a concession agreement on Thursday.
YEIDA executive director Arun Vir Singh said construction of the film city is slated to begin within the next four to six months, with film-related activities expected to begin within three years. He added that Film City promises opportunities for local talent, providing a platform for those who aspire to work in films without having to travel to big cities like Mumbai.
“The film city will also include unskilled people because it is a labor-intensive industry. The benefits will extend from Ballia to Bijnor and neighboring states like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. The Film City is projected to increase the state’s GDP by 1.5 to 2 percent,” Singh added.
“Whatever shortfalls there are in film cities across the country will be addressed here. A significant advantage is the reduced travel time due to its proximity to Jewar Airport, offering a level of convenience not found in cities like Mumbai or Hyderabad, where travel can take time. Outdoor filming locations will also be set up here. Film institutes will be established where youth can be trained and pursue their career in the film industry,” said Singh.
He also mentioned that the film’s city will feature a comprehensive ecosystem, including replicas of destinations like Himachal, Kullu Manali and Kashmir, along with roads, airports and helipads.
There will be temples, mosques and churches for shooting. Accommodation will be provided in villas and will be available for filming. Film institutes will offer educational programs where children can study and learn acting. Advanced technologies like sound mixing and VFX will also be integrated into the infrastructure of the film city.
YEIDA said it has fast rail connectivity, metro, Indian Railways and transit rail. Additionally, the area offers facilities such as hotels and villas, eliminating travel time and accommodation problems. The film city will include mixing studios, other production studios as well as OTT platforms.
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