Minister meets artistes, pledges support to regional cinema
The meeting was attended by members of the Jharkhand Kalakar Andolan Sangharsh Samiti (JKASS), who submitted a list of demands to strengthen the visibility and viability of local films and artists.
Notably, the meeting comes days after TOI's Johar Jharkhand, a special series themed on film, music and state's artistes. The key demand was mandatory screening of Jharkhandi-language films, including Nagpuri, in cinema halls and panchayat buildings.
The artists also called for the restructuring of the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL), better subsidy policies, and artist welfare schemes.
"Currently, only a handful of theatres screen Nagpuri films, and most shows don't run beyond a few days. This limits our audience and impact. But the minister's response has given us hope. For the first time, there is serious acknowledgement of our issues," said Vivek Nayak, vice president of JKASS.
Sudivya posted on X that the artists' suggestions would be taken seriously and discussed at the right forums. He also hinted at upcoming reforms, including an artist insurance scheme and institutional changes in the state's film policy.
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