Corporation Administration Committed to Providing High-Quality Services and Facilities to Production Houses - Managing Director Swati Mhase Patil


Conversation with Production Houses in Film City


Mumbai, 24: The Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation, also known as Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, is committed to providing high-quality services and facilities to the production houses that are reserved for long-term operations within the Film City. This statement was made by the Managing Director, Swati Mhase Patil.


On Thursday, a meeting was organized with representatives from production houses, where Mrs. Patil addressed the gathering. During the interaction, she assured the representatives that going forward, a review meeting would be held every three months to maintain communication with the producers. Through these interactions, the administration would understand the challenges and issues faced by the producers and take prompt action to resolve them.


The meeting discussed various topics, including parking arrangements, solid waste management, and fire safety management. Also present at the meeting were Joint Managing Director Dr. Dhananjay Sawalkar, Manager (Arts) Sachin Khamkar, Assistant Manager (Arts) Mohan Sharma, Ruchita Patil, and Chief Security Officer Mr. Mane.

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Dr. Dhananjay Savalakar, Joint-Managing Director of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, Reviews E-Office System


Instructions to Accelerate the E-Office System


Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, 18: All office filling operations at the Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation are being conducted through the E-Office system, and Joint-Managing Director Dr. Dhananjay Savalakar issued instructions today to accelerate this process. He conducted a detailed review of the E-Office system.


The E-Office system has been implemented under the guidance of Managing Director Swati Mhase Patil. A dedicated team of IT assistants has been formed to handle the work related to this system. This is helping expedite the processing of correspondence received from the government as well as communications to be sent to the government.


Dr. Savalakar held a review meeting with officials and employees of all departments to assess the current status of work. He instructed those departments with pending issues to resolve them promptly and submit reports to the administrative department. He further stated that efforts are being made to ensure that in the near future, the entire operations of the Corporation will be conducted through the E-Office system, aiming for a paperless system.

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Women Empowerment Honor


Through the Rugna Mitra organization, a tribute was paid to the Managing Director of the Corporation, Swati Mhase Patil, Chief Administrative Officer Geeta Deshpande, and Financial Advisor and Chief Accounting Officer Chitralekha Khatu-Ravarane.

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Employees of the Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation Receive 7th Pay Commission Benefits


Employees Express Gratitude to Managing Director Swati Mhase Patil


Mumbai, Oct 17: The employees of the Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation are now eligible for the 7th Pay Commission's recommended pay scale. The Cultural Affairs Department issued a government resolution regarding this on October 15, 2024. On this occasion, employees met with Managing Director Swati Mhase Patil to convey their gratitude.


For many years, the corporation’s employees had been deprived of the 7th Pay Commission benefits. Thus, they had been making continuous efforts to have the pay scale implemented, and their perseverance has finally paid off, giving them an unforgettable gift just before Diwali. Under this pay commission, employees will now receive the revised pay scale.


Employees also expressed their appreciation to Deputy Managing Director Dr. Dhananjay Sawalkar, Chief Administrative Officer Geeta Deshpande, Chief Finance Officer Chitralekha Khatu-Ravarane, and Special Executive Officer Sanjay Patil for their support in implementing the pay scale.


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At the 55th Goa International Film Festival's Film Bazaar, the Corporation will be presenting four selected films: Terav, Chhabiwala, Aatmapamphlet, and Vishay Hard


For this purpose, Dr. Dhananjay Sawalkar, Joint Managing Director, under the guidance of the Corporation's Managing Director, Swati Mhase-Patil, held a discussion today with representatives of these films and congratulated them on their selection.


Also present were Chief Administrative Officer Geeta Deshpande, Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer Chitralekha Khatu-Raorane, and Special Executive Officer Sanjay Krishnaji Patil.

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Film Policy Committee


The important decision of the State Government's Cultural Affairs Department to form a 'Film Policy Committee'

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Four Marathi films have been selected in Goa International Film Festival - Aatmapamphlet, Terava, Vishay Hard, and Chhabila


Four Marathi films have been selected by the Government of Maharashtra for the market section of the Goa International Film Festival. These films include Aatmapamphlet, Terava, Vishay Hard, and Chhabila, as announced today by Cultural Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.

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The Kalasetu portal, created by the Maharashtra Film Stage & Cultural Development Corporation


The Kalasetu portal, created by the Maharashtra Film Stage & Cultural Development Corporation, was unveiled by the state's Cultural Minister, Sudhir Mungantiwar. He expressed that a rightful platform has been established for artists.

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Rise of Women’s Power


Smt. Swati Mhase Patil I.A.S., the Managing Director of the Maharashtra Film, Stage, and Cultural Development Corporation, has extended best wishes for the Sharadiya Navratri festival to all the officials


Recruitment for the post of Administration Coordinator (Retd) and Company Secretary on contract/contractual basis


Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. has released the recruitment for the post of Administration Coordinator (Retd) and Company Secretary on contract/contractual basis and detailed information is available at www.filmcitymumbai.org in "News and RFQs" section. Eligible candidates are requested to apply on behalf of the administration.


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Bappa of Chitranagari Arrives in Grandeur


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Appointment of Chitralekha Khatu-Ravarane as Financial Advisor and Chief Financial Officer


Appointment of Chitralekha Khatu-Ravarane as Financial Advisor and Chief Financial Officer of Maharashtra Film, stage  and Cultural Development Corporation

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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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Disaster Management Cell in Filmcity 


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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Visit of foreign officials to Chitranagari


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75th Republic Day Celebration 


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22nd Pune international film festival


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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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The Goa International Film Festival's Film Bazaar had organised a panel discussion on ‘Contribution of MFSCDCL ( Filmcity) in spreading Film Culture and development of Film industry in Maharashtra


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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The 46th anniversary of Maharashtra Film, stage and Cultural Development Corporation was celebrated with  enthusiasm


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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Panchapran Shatta


Dadasaheb Phalke completed "Panchapran Shatta" activity in Chitranagari

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A documentary was shown on freedom fighter Savarkar


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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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Guidelines for Cleanliness


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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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.

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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.


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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 MFSCDCL was felicitated at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2023


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 Filmcity Mumbai on 20th of January 2023


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.


    




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61 Marathi Film State Award


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CHITRAPAT PRAVESHIKA 2022


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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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