Sanjay Mishra

Mandi, June 29 (HS). There is a lot of enthusiasm among the actors, film directors and producers from Mumbai and different parts of the country regarding the first Himachal International Film Festival going on in the cultural city of the state, Chhoti Kashi Mandi. People from outside are coming to Himachal Pradesh, full of natural beauty, and making films, but the local people are not coming forward. Whereas better films can be made because the local people have a good understanding of the culture and heritage here. On this matter, a discussion was held with the actors, film directors and artists from Mandi who have made a name for themselves in the Mayanagari by going to Himachal International Film Festival. They gave better suggestions to the artists and film producers of Himachal on this issue.

Himachal's film industry is hopeful of Kangana becoming an MP: Sanjay Mishra

Sanjay Mishra, a famous film actor who left a mark with his powerful acting in the Himachali film Breena, said that it is important to be inspired in films, literature, painting and other fields. He said that the main objective of such film festivals is to bring good films to the people. He said that he enjoys coming to Himachal. He has been participating in film festivals held across the country. But the atmosphere in Mandi is very good. Sanjay Mishra said that people from all over the world come to Himachal and make films. Himachalis should also make their own films. The government should also help in this.

He said that now even film actress Kangana has become an MP. Her entry into politics has given a ray of hope to the film industry of Himachal. He said that the government should arrange some funds for films. It would be worthwhile if films are made on the stories of this place.

Good films are a medium to know art and culture: Rajesh Jaish

Film actor Rajesh Jaish says that in such film festivals, one gets an opportunity to watch good films. He said that good films are a medium to understand art and culture. It is only through films that we can understand the lives of people of other societies. Here, serious films of other societies are being shown. He said that Himachalis should take up their own subjects instead of copying others. The mountains and snow of Himachal are the special jewels of this place, if we preserve them, tourism will also increase. He said that if better roads are constructed and other facilities are provided for movement, then the film industry here will progress.

Mandi Film Festival is a dream come true: Neeraj Sood

Neeraj Sood, who was born and brought up in Mandi and learnt the nuances of acting and became a well-known name in Mumbai, says that the Himachal Film Festival being held in Mandi is a dream come true for him. He said that it is a thrilling moment to showcase his films in his own city and among his own people. He said that Mandi city has given us a lot, now it is a matter of pride to showcase our films in the same city.