Kalimpong, Nov. 18: Tourism in the town and neighbouring
areas has received a shot-in-the-arm with Calcutta film-makers lining
up to shoot song sequences here.
Earlier, people used to come here often
to shoot their films. However, this stopped around three years ago.
Now film-makers are coming here for this purpose again,` said Anil
Pradhan, member of Hotels and Restaurant Owners' Association of
Kalimpong.
The area's natural beauty and reputation as the `town of blossoms`
has made it especially attractive for song sequences. `A few months ago, song sequences for two Bengali films were shot
here. One of the films, Mayer Achal featured stars like Prasenjit
and Rachna,` said Pradhan. Another Bengali film was shot at a location near Deolo.
Actors like Jeet and Reshmi were here for the shoot. The film is
being produced by Salim Javed,` said Sanjay Das, manager of the
DGHC Deolo Tourist Lodge.
Film-makers from the region and outside have made plans to shoot
in Kalimpong in the days ahead. `A lot of enquiries are coming in from film-makers. Sometime ago,
I also received queries from south Indian film-makers who are planning
to shoot here,` said Das.
The arrival of stars, film crews and producers are likely to give
tourism-related activities a much-needed fillip in and around the
town.
`Right now, they are coming mainly to shoot song sequences. There
is a lot of potential for this type of tourism here, because there
are loads of places in Kalimpong which are ideal for film-making.
It is a cheaper destination and that provides an added incentive
for activities like film-making which involves the stay of a large
group of people,` said Pradhan.
Many people expect to benefit economically from the arrival of
the film units. `When film crews are here, they are bound to buy things from the
local market and use local vehicles and facilities,` Pradhan explained.
Courtesy
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