India seeks Zim partnership in tourism, film

AN Indian business delegation, which visited Bulawayo last week, has expressed willingness to set up an India-Zimbabwe Film Commission to create synergies between Bollywood and the local film industry, which will promote art and tourism.

Bollywood is the Indian popular film industry based in Mumbai. It is India’s top and one of the world’s largest film industries in terms of films produced and released each year.

India Africa Trade Council corporate relations, entertainment, films and music director, Mr Wali Kashvi, said they were in the process of setting up an Indo Zimbabwe Film Commission.

“We are looking at skills in the film and movie industry and how we can facilitate skills and cultural exchange in a more structured form,” he said.

Mr Kashvi said the process of setting up an Indo Zimbabwe Film Commission had started and this will be the umbrella body that will promote the film industry for the benefit of both countries.

He said the partnership would also facilitate other programmes that would lead to mutual gains in the entertainment, film and music industry.

Mr Kashvi said they observed during their tour of Zimbabwe that the locals were very creative, skilled and knowledgeable.

“There is this keenness to bring about change by the people and that is so impressive. Among other things, the weather and the places here are so amazing. Such beautiful weather that we experienced is good in terms of large crowds for films,” said Mr Kashvi.-chronicle.c.zw