Maharashtra State Film Awards Ceremony to Celebrate Legends
Maharashtra State Film Awards Ceremony to Celebrate Legends: Asha Parekh, N Chandra, Anuradha Paudwal, Shivaji Satam, Digpal Lanjekar, Rohini Hattangadi, Sudesh Bhosale and More
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The 162nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
The 162nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation was held at Sahyadri Guest House under the chairmanship of Sudhirbhau Mungantiwar in a lively atmosphere.
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Opportunity for Marathi films to participate in Goa International Film Festival Film Market
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A “Disaster Management Cell” has been set up to manage various calamities occurring in the premises of the Corporation. Managing Director Smt. Swati Mhase Patil has given orders in this regard today. This cell will be operational 24 hours 365 days and will be helpful for immediate preventive measures in case of disaster.
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E- Office to start for Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation
Announced by Smt. Swati Mhase Patil (M.D), MFSCDC
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Mr. Manoj Kumar Sharma (IPS) visited Dadasaheb Phalke Film City
Real Hero of the film "12th fail" that sets a new definition of Success IG Manoj Kumar Sharma ( IPS ) visited Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, Goregaon. Manoj Kumar Sharma Sir was welcomed by the authorities of Dadasaheb Phalke film city. He also visited the set of Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.
"Gypsy", "Bhera" and "Valli", three Marathi films got selected for Festival De Cannes film Market.
It was declared by Dr Avinash Dhakane, M.D, Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited.
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Bangladesh students visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari.
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Team Member retirement program celebration - Prerna Devlekar Retired Program
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Uttarakhand and Odisha journalist recently visited Filmcity
Uttarakhand and Odisha journalist recently visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari as part of Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra. Nikita Joshi, Assistant Director of Press Information Bureau, Mumbai was present on this occasion.
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The 20th Third Eye Asian Film Festival has started
The 20th Third Eye Asian Film Festival organized in collaboration with Asian Foundation, Culture Department of Maharashtra Government and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari has started and the festival was inaugurated by the Managing Director of filmcity Dr. Avinash Dhakane.
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Mr. Vikas Kharge, Principal Secretary to Cultural Department of the state, Mr. Mahesh Manjrekar, renowned Director, Mr. Abhijeet Satam, renowned Actor- Director and Mr. Ashok Rane, senior cinema researcher participated in this panel discussion. Mr. Santosh Pathare was the host of the discussion.
Mr. Vikas Kharge, the Principal Secretary of Cultural Department of Government of Maharashtra visited the film office of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation in the film bazar of Goa International Film Festival. Mr. Sanjay Krushnaji Patil, Joint Managing Director of the Corporation welcomed him in the office.
Three Marathi films have been selected by the Government of Maharashtra for Film Bazaar of IFFI, Goa
Shri. Sudhir Mungantiwar declared that Three films have been selected by the Government of Maharashtra for Film Bazaar of IFFI, Goa.
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Indian ambassadors from Asian countries visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari on 18th Oct 2023
Indian ambassadors from Asian countries visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari on 18th Oct 2023. On this occasion the Managing Director of Chitranagari Dr. On behalf of Avinash Dhakne, Joint Managing Director Shri. Sanjay Krishnaji Patil welcomed the dignitaries.
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On 26th Sept 2023, the 46th anniversary of Maharashtra Film, stage and Cultural Development Corporation was celebrated with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, Joint Managing Director Mr. Sanjay Krishnaji Patil saluted the statue of Dadasaheb Phalke in the premises of the Corporation by offering flowers. The anniversary was celebrated happily by cutting the cake by Chief Administrative Officer Shri. Gita Deshpande. Officers and employees of the corporation were present on this occasion.
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Celebrating 76th Independence Day of India with enthusiasm in filmcity
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Dadasaheb Phalke completed "Panchapran Shatta" activity in Chitranagari
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Three motorbikes in convoy of security department to patrol Chitranagari area
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Western Australian Legislative Assembly Speaker Michelle Roberts visited filmcity
Western Australian Legislative Assembly Speaker Michelle Roberts visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari on 4th June 2023
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Dadasaheb Phalke will accelerate the development of Chitranagari
Received funds of one hundred crores from the government for infrastructural facilities and development works
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Dadasaheb Phalke announced 'Guidelines for Cleanliness' to keep Chitranagari clean and beautiful. Fine of Rs. 5000 if not followed the rule.
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Filmcity stall at Cannes International Film Festival 2023
Attractive stall of Maharashtra Film, stage and Cultural Development Corporation at Cannes International Film Festival 2023
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Chitramaharshi Dadasaheb Phalke's birth anniversary was celebrated with enthusiasm
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Ambassador of Myanmar Mr. MOE KYAW AUNG visited to filmcity on 29th April 2023
Ambassador of Myanmar came to India. Mr. MOE KYAW AUNG visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation on 29th April 2023. On this occasion, Rajeev Rathod, Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Finance Officer welcomed him on behalf of Managing Director of the corporation Dr. Avinash Dhakne.
At this time Mrs. Nilar Aung, MAY ZAW MAUNG, ALIEN MAR, Prof. Jayaraman Ranganathan, Mrs. Anuradha Ranganathan, Ms. R. Tejaswini, Mr. Krishna Pimple , Ms. Manisha Kelkar and other dignitaries were present.
At this time, he learned about the corporation. After that they visited various filming sets going on in Chitranagari’s area, and also saw the ongoing exterior filming. They even visited 'Bollywood Park' in the Chitranagari’s area.He expressed his satisfaction after seeing the Chitranagari’s area and the shooting location here. Chief Administrative Officer Vijay Bhalerao, Chief Security Officer Sunil Ghosalkar provided special support to facilitate the visit of the delegation.
Online film market portal will be launched soon
The government's online film market portal will be launched soon for the development of Marathi entertainment industry
Information by Dr. Avinash Dhakne, Managing Director of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation in a press conference
Mumbai on 31st: National and international level film festivals bring together writers, directors, producers, technicians under the concept of film bazaar to facilitate film production. On the same lines, he informed that a government portal will soon be launched in Maharashtra which will bring together individuals and organizations related to Marathi films and provide facilities from film production to distribution under one roof.In a press conference organized at Phalke Chitranagari, Managing Director of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Dr. Avinash Dhakne said.
Three films have been selected for the market section of the Cannes Film Festival
Three films have been selected for the market section of the Cannes Film Festival: 'Territory', 'Ya Goshtila naav nahi ' and 'Madar' * - Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar-
Mumbai, Dt. 10-04-2023: The state government has been sending Marathi films for the market section of the Cannes Film Festival for the last few years. The aim behind this is to make Marathi cinema reach the international level and to make Marathi films fall in love with the international audience.Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has announced the selection of Sandeep Sawant's "Ya Goshti La Naav Nahi ", Sachin Mullemwar's "Territory" and Mangesh Badar's "Madar" for the Film Market section of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
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A batch of 2022 officers of Indian Accounts and Audit Service (IAAS) visited filmcity
A batch of 2022 officers of Indian Accounts and Audit Service (IAAS) visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari of Maharashtra Film, Theater and Cultural Development Corporation. On this occasion the Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Finance Officer Shri. Rajiv Rathod gave information about the working of the corporation. After that, various shootings going on in Chitranagari area were shown. Also, exterior filming locations in Chitranagari area were also visited.
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Meeting of the 'Filmbazaar Portal" in Marathi language
On Monday, February 27, 2023, the meeting of the 'Filmbazaar Portal in Marathi language' committee of Maharashtra Film, Theater and Cultural Development Corporation was held at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari under the chairmanship of Dr. Avinash Dhakne, Managing Director of the Corporation and Chairman of the Committee
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Principal Secretary of Cultural Affairs Shri. Vikas Kharge visited filmcity
Principal Secretary of Cultural Affairs Shri. Vikas Kharge visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari on 08-02-2023
Principal Secretary of Cultural Affairs Shri. Vikas Kharge Sir today visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari of Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation. On this occasion, the Managing Director of the Corporation Dr. Avinash Dhakne Sir warmly welcomed Mr. Kharge.
At this time Mr. Kharge took a detailed review of the development works in the meeting hall of the corporation. On this occasion, Mr. Dhakane gave an insightful presentation. Meanwhile Mr. Kharge inspected various art studios, ongoing filming and sets in Chitranagari area. He also visited Bollywood Park and Whistling Wood Film School in Chitranagari area.
At this time, Joint Managing Director Mr. Kumar Khaire, Studio Manager Shri. Vijay Bhalerao and officers of various departments were present
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One temple in chitranagari many gods - Article
Articles on filmcity Temple. Please click to read full article https://kalakrutimedia.com/one-temple-in-chitranagari-many-gods-marathi-info/
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival concluded on Tuesday at the Nehru Center Auditorium, Worli, Mumbai. Managing Director of Maharashtra Film, State and Cultural Development Corporation Dr. Avinash Dhakne was present.
An attractive stall of the corporation was set up in this festival which was going on for the last five days. The interior of the stall was designed to convey the various activities of the corporation. A selfie point was created outside.The interior of the stall was designed to convey the various activities of the corporation. Union Minister Shri.Anurag Thakur, Managing Director Mr. Avinash Dhakne, Joint Managing Director Shri. Kumar Khaire visited the stall.
All dignitaries appreciated the stall decoration. What was special , was the selfie corner that was been set up which had attracted everyone's attention. On this occasion, the shooting locations and activities in filmcity were widely publicized.
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Dr. Avinash Dhakne - Managing Director of Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDCL), was felicitated at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2023 - Press Conference and also interacted with media dignitaries speaking about the future of Film City Mumbai.
A delegation of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Public Activities Committee visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitragangari on 20th of January 2023. On this occasion the Managing Director of Maharashtra Film , Stage and Cultural Development Corporation , Dr. Avinash Dhakne welcomed the delegates who were present in the committee and interacted with the delegates.
Joint Managing Director Kumar Khaire was also present on this occasion. Meanwhile, the delegates of this committee were shown the ongoing shooting and sets in Filmcity . On this occasion, the delegates also expressed their satisfaction after seeing the filming in Filmcity.
Finland former president Mrs.Tarja Halonen, visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Filmcity)
On 16 Dec 2022, Finland country’s former president Mrs.Tarja Halonen, visited Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Filmcity). Former president Mrs. Tarja Halonen, was warmly welcomed by giving shawl and momento by the filmcity’s Managing Director Dr. Avinash Dhakne.
Joint Managing Director Mr.Kumar Khaire as well as filmcity’s staff members were present at the moment to greet the guests.
Deadline extended for 58th, 59th & 60th Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards till 14 June.
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Dainik Lokmat - Press Release 16 Jan 2023
Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari's Managing Director, Dr. Avinash Dhakne was featured in Dainik Lokmat newspaper on 16/01/2023, He shared his profound vision and plans for the development of Maharashtra Film, Stage & Culture Development Corporation Limited. - Read Article
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