Filming should be done in a disciplined manner following the rules of health; Mumbai Police will also coordinate for permission – Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s instructions.
The Producers Guild testified to the rules.
Filming of films and series should be done with full care of the health rules related to covid, no negligence can be afforded; Saying this, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray suggested that the producers, especially in Mumbai and the surrounding areas, should coordinate with the police regarding the place and time of filming and conduct regular cowardly inspections of their cast and crew and see to it that vaccinations are carried out.
The Chief Minister today interacted with the office bearers of the Producers Guild, the largest body of filmmakers, through an online meeting. At this time, these office-bearers testified that the filming will be completed by following the instructions of the state government regarding Kovid.
The meeting was attended by Riteish Sidhwani, Stuti Ramchandra, Madhu Bhojwani, Rakesh Mehra and Nitin Ahuja of the Producers Guild, a leading organization of Hindi filmmakers. Similarly, Subodh Bhave, Nagraj Manjule, Ravi Jadhav also participated in the meeting and gave suggestions. Aadesh Bandekar moderated the meeting.
The meeting was also attended by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Ashish Kumar Singh and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikas Kharge.
For the past few months, producers of Hindi and Marathi films and serials have been filming in the Corona period following the rules; But the shooting time needs to be increased. The Producers Guild said that even after 4 pm if permission is given to shoot, it is possible to shoot with utmost care and observance of the rules.
Squad vaccination and corona examination are required.
The Chief Minister said at the time, “We don’t like to impose restrictions on you; But corona infection is still prevalent in some other states in the country, including Maharashtra and Kerala. Even with the provision of such protected bio-bubbles, some seem to be infected during sports competitions and events. We are not completely out of the second wave of the corona, but the third wave seems to be coming back to other countries of the world, so we need to take full care of the health rules. Filmmakers in Mumbai and Maharashtra should continue to test their corona after a certain day in the Covid context, if anyone in the team has a fever or any symptoms, take immediate notice and most importantly, all should be vaccinated with both doses.
The state government is taking steps to lift the Corona situation in stages, cautiously, and safely, without maintaining restrictions. But for this, everyone’s cooperation will be required, said the Chief Minister.
… ..Then only permission
The Chief Minister also directed the Mumbai Police to seek information from the producers about the shooting schedule, location and times of each film and to give permission to an officer by assigning the responsibility of coordination and ensuring that the rules and regulations are followed.
Dr Sanjay Oak of the Task Force, Dr Shashank Joshi, Additional Chief Secretary Health Dr Pradeep Vyas also briefed about the current situation in Corona. Commissioner of Police Hemant Nagarale also said that the rules are being strictly followed by the police.
