The camera loves Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: Scenic beauty and picturesque locations of Madhya Pradesh have charmed several producers and directors, making the state a preferred destination for web series and movie shoots. Around 23 web series, movies and tv serials will be shot in Madhya Pradesh this year. Especially the state capital happens to be the favourite location of several production houses.

In the past few years, several movies have been shot in MP. But, the biggest change in the entire situation was witnessed recently when the film policy was launched in March. Three untitled movies will be shot in the state, soon. Response and queries from the production houses are such that Madhya Pradesh tourism department has set up a dedicated film facilitation cell to take care of everything pertaining to shoots in the state. Five web series by big banners have been given slots, to shoot here till December. Importance of MP is gaining momentum in the entertainment industry, soon regional films including Telugu and Bengali will also be shot here. Then there are some music video shoots lined up, inform sources. Along with Bhopal, forthcoming web series will also be shot at Indore, Gwalior, Maheshwar, Orchha, Ujjain, Madhai, Khajuraho, Panna, Jabalpur.

When contacted, additional managing director (MP tourism board) Soniya Meena said, “Madhya Pradesh is blessed to have such beautiful locations that producers are turning towards it. Also, in the new film policy, several subsidies and facilities are assured if producers come and shoot in the state.”