Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates Joint
Edition of Jammu Film Festival and The International Film Festival of Srinagar
LG Says overwhelming entries from
more than 50 countries, a testimony to vibrant, peaceful and prosperous J&K
UT under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Sri Narendra Modi Ji
Peace, vibrant movie culture and economic prosperity are
interlinked and I want to warn those who are trying to disrupt normal life or
day dreaming of bringing disorder that existed before 2019: LG
Our law enforcement agencies are
monitoring the anti-India elements and separatists’ ecosystem and if they try
to put people's lives in danger or compromise India's integrity, we will ensure
exemplary punishment for them: LG Sinha
LG calls upon filmmakers to utilise
their craft to inspire people to follow the right path, serve their art and
also give priority to national interest
LG observed that cinema is vital element of soft power and global
popularity of our film industry has contributed in bonding with different
cultures across the world
Good Cinema is not just entertainment
but also influences greater cause of service and human values. I believe a good
film is one which strikes a balance between entertainment and social concern:
LG
Film-makers must keep in mind that
they possess a powerful medium of change which can play an important role in
establishing equality, social justice and help in eradicating social evils.: LG
Sinha
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20:
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the joint edition of
Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and The International Film Festival of Srinagar
(TIFFS), at Aquaplex Crown, Bagh-e-Bahu, Jammu.
In his address, the
Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the organizers and all the
participants. He said the entries from more than 50 countries is a testimony to
vibrant, peaceful and prosperous J&K UT under the leadership of Hon'ble
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
“Peace, vibrant
movie culture and economic prosperity are interlinked and I want to warn those
who are trying to disrupt normal life or day dreaming of bringing disorder that
existed before 2019”, the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said, “Our law
enforcement agencies are monitoring the anti-India elements and separatists’
ecosystem and if they try to put people's lives in danger or compromise India's
integrity, we will ensure exemplary punishment for them”.
The Lieutenant Governor
called upon filmmakers to utilise their craft to inspire people to follow the
right path, serve their art and also give priority to national interest. He
observed that cinema is vital element of soft power and global popularity of
our film industry has contributed in bonding with different cultures across the
world.
“Good Cinema is not
just entertainment but also influences the greater cause of service and human
values. I believe a good film is one which strikes a balance between
entertainment and social concern,” he said.
The Lieutenant
Governor exhorted film-makers that they possess a powerful medium of change
which can play an important role in establishing equality, social justice and
help in eradicating social evils.
On the occasion,
the Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the progressive Film policy of J&K
and series of initiatives, including operationalization of Cinema Halls in
Kashmir, incentives to film makers, Single Window portal, taken by the
government to create a vibrant film ecosystem in Union Territory of Jammu
Kashmir. He said that Jammu Kashmir will host the International Film Festival
next year.
At the inaugural
ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to famous Theatre and Film
personality of J&K, Shri Mushtaq Kak and recalled his outstanding
contribution to the world of cinema and theatre.
The Lieutenant
Governor also lauded the efforts of 'Vomedh Organization' for promoting cinema
in Jammu Kashmir and felicitated various stakeholders associated with the
event. Renowned film-maker and actor, Sh
Pankaj Khajuria was conferred with the Mushtaq Kak award.
Ms. Yasha Mudgal,
Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department; Sh Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu
-Samba -Kathua Range; Sh Rohit Bhat, President Vomedh and Festival Director of
Jammu Film Festival & TIFFS; senior officials, participants of the Film
Festival, industry professionals, prominent artists and cinema enthusiasts were
present.