NOIDA: The race to become the developer for the International Film City near the upcoming Noida Airport has narrowed down, with all four bidders, including T-Series, securing a spot in the last round of financial evaluation. The bidding entities, which also include companies backed by superstar Akshay Kumar, filmmaker Boney Kapoor, and others, presented their proposals in a crucial session with Uttar Pradesh government officials on Saturday.
The participating entities, namely Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-Series), Supersonic Technobuild Private Limited (Maddock Films, Cape of Good Films LLP, and others), Bayview Projects LLP (backed by Boney Kapoor and others), and 4 Lions Films Private Limited (supported by filmmaker K C Bokadia and others), showcased their visions for the greenfield project.
The presentation session, chaired by UP Industrial and Infrastructure Development Commissioner Manoj Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary and Chairman of Yamuna Expressway Authority Anil Sagar, Director of Information Shishir Singh, Yamuna Expressway Authority CEO Arun Vir Singh, and the project’s OSD Shailendra Bhatia, marked a crucial step in determining the future developer for the International Film City.
The project, strategically located near the upcoming Noida Airport, is poised to be a significant hub for the Indian film industry. As the bids progress to the final round of financial evaluation, the Uttar Pradesh government anticipates the International Film City to play a pivotal role in the region’s economic development and cultural landscape.