Filmmakers from 12 states to showcase talent at Leh fest

New Delhi, September 24

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the Himalayan Film Festival at Leh in Ladakh, an official statement said.

The five-day film festival is a part of the celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ commemorating 75 years of India’s independence. “Keeping in view the PM’s call for Jan Bhagidhari, the film festival will have active participation from the local filmmakers and will showcase talent across 12 Himalayan states and Union Territories,” the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated.

Addressing the audience at the inauguration ceremony, Thakur said the Narendra Modi government would give a new identity to the hill states and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting would work relentlessly towards that goal. “The Himalayan states have a diverse culture and have a lot to showcase. The youth of these states need opportunities to display their talent. Cinemas provides a platform to bring all cultural diversities together,” he added. — PTI