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The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to address challenges faced by the Marathi film industry. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde emphasized the need for solutions within 45 days. Key issues include limited screens and unfair cancellation policies in multiplexes. The panel includes film industry stakeholders and top state officials.

Key Points: Maharashtra Forms Panel to Boost Marathi Cinema Growth

  • Committee to tackle Marathi film screen shortages in multiplexes
  • Panel includes producers, distributors & govt officials
  • Issues like last-minute show cancellations discussed
  • Report expected within 45 days for policy decisions
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Maharashtra govt forms panel for growth of Marathi cinema

Maharashtra govt sets up committee to address Marathi film industry challenges, including screen allocation & censor delays.

"Based on the report submitted in the next one and a half months, the government will take action and make their decisions - Eknath Shinde"

Mumbai, August 5

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed the formation of a committee at the government level to find a permanent solution to the issue of regional cinema getting affected, including getting additional shows for Marathi films in multiplexes.

At a meeting held at the Mantralaya along with producers, distributors and the cinema workers organisation of various parties, Shinde stated that a report should be sent by the government within a time frame of one and a half months, further stating that it was the role of the state government to ensure the survival of the Marathi cinema.

Several other issues including low number of screens available to Marathi films in multiplexes, removal of cinemas from theaters within three days without informing them, taking a week's fee and not returning the remaining amount, requesting the Censor Board to give censor approval to Marathi films despite repeated requests, and changing or canceling the showtimes of Marathi films at the last minute were also discussed in the meeting.

The chairman of this committee is the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department.

The Committee will also include the Principal Secretary, Appeals and Security, the Principal Secretary, Urban Development, the Secretary of the Cultural Affairs Department, the Secretary of Transport, producers of Marathi films, distributors, multiplex owners, Film City officials, representatives of the Film Corporation and representatives of the Producers Corporation.

"Based on the report submitted in the next one and a half months, the government will take action and make their decisions," Shinde further stated.

On this occasion, Cultural Minister Ashish Shelar, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Minister of State for Finance Ashish Jaiswal, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam, Principal Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister Navin Sona, Principal Secretary to Urban Development D. Govindraj, Secretary of Cultural Affairs Department Kiran Kulkarni and officers of other departments, MNS Chitrapat Sena's Amey Khopkar, Shiv Sena Chitrapat Sena's Sushant Shelar, NCP Chitrapat Sena's Babasaheb Patil, Video Palace's Nanubhai Jaisinghani, Distributor Sameer Dixit, Film Corporation President Meghraj Rajebhosale, Sandeep Ghuge were also present.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who recently watched 'Sarsenapati Hambirrao', I was shocked to see it removed from theaters within 3 days. Marathi historical films deserve better screen time than this.
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Ananya R
Good initiative but will they actually implement anything? We've seen so many committees formed before with zero results. Action speaks louder than reports!
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Vikram M
Multiplexes treat Marathi films like stepchildren while giving all prime slots to Hindi movies. They should reserve at least 2 shows daily for regional cinema. Our culture needs preservation!
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Kavya N
The censor board issue is very real! My friend's Marathi short film took 6 months to get certification while Hindi films get it in weeks. This discrimination must stop.
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Michael C
While supporting Marathi cinema is important, the government should focus on improving film quality too. Many recent Marathi films have excellent storytelling that can compete nationally if given fair chance.
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Priya S
They should make it mandatory for all Maharashtra schools to organize educational trips to Marathi film screenings. Our next generation needs to connect with their roots through cinema 🎥

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