Akshay Kumar, Janhvi Kapoor Shoot in Mussoorie and Nainital as Uttarakhand Pushes Film Tourism
Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna are filming a comedy in Mussoorie and Landour, while Janhvi Kapoor shoots separately in Nainital, as the state promotes itself as a film-production destination.
Current Summary
Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna were spotted shooting a song for an upcoming comedy film, directed by Anees Bazmee, in Mussoorie and the Landour area of Uttarakhand on Friday, marking the first on-screen collaboration between the two actors. According to photos shared by the state's Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR Uttarakhand), Akshay Kumar was seen walking through a local market with Raashii Khanna and riding a bike on a bridge. Separately, actor Janhvi Kapoor is shooting a film in Nainital. State officials say several major film projects are currently being shot across Uttarakhand as the government works to position the state as a film-friendly destination. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said Uttarakhand's natural landscapes, cultural heritage and varied geography give it strong potential for filmmaking, and that the government is improving facilities for filmmakers, simplifying shooting permissions, and creating opportunities for local talent. He said film shoots can boost visibility for tourist destinations while generating work for local artists, technicians, hoteliers, transport providers and other service workers, under the framework of the Uttarakhand Film Policy 2024.
What We Know
- Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna were spotted shooting a song for an upcoming Anees Bazmee-directed comedy film in Mussoorie and Landour on Friday.
- It marks the first on-screen collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Raashii Khanna.
- Janhvi Kapoor is separately shooting a film in Nainital.
- The Uttarakhand government, via DIPR Uttarakhand, is promoting the shoots as part of efforts to establish the state as a major filming destination.
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state is simplifying shooting permissions and aims to link film tourism to local economic activity.
- The Uttarakhand Film Policy 2024 is intended to encourage film production in the state.
What Is Still Unclear
- Titles and release dates of the films being shot
- The scale of local employment or economic activity generated by these specific shoots
What Changed
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Background
The Uttarakhand Film Policy 2024 aims to create a more supportive environment for filmmakers shooting in the state.