Maharashtra
Prime Focus Group and Maharashtra Government to create new global entertainment hub in Mumbai
Maharashtra Government and Prime Focus make a big announcement, a world class entertainment hub will be built in Mumbai for Rs 3000 crore
Prime Focus Group has joined hands with the Maharashtra Government for a major investment of about Rs 3000 crore (i.e about $ 400 million) for infrastructure development in Mumbai.
This investment will create the most advanced and digitally connected content creation ecosystem in the heart of one of the oldest film industry hubs in the world.
This new hub, where world class entertainment and lifestyle will be enjoyed, is being developed with the aim of attracting tourists from India and abroad.
This multi-year project will bring new employment opportunities for thousands of skilled people in the area.
Prime Focus Group (‘The Group’), the world’s largest independent integrated media services company, today announced its partnership with the Government of Maharashtra to create a new global entertainment destination in Mumbai, the heart of India’s film making industry.
The announcement said that Prime Focus Group and the Government of Maharashtra will jointly invest close to INR 3000 crore (approximately US$ 400 million) to develop a new entertainment ecosystem in Mumbai, a destination for content creators, tourists and entertainment enthusiasts from across the globe, and will also create thousands of high-skilled jobs in the region.
Prime Focus was started in 1997 by its founder Namit Malhotra. The company is listed on the National and Bombay Stock Exchanges of India. Prime Focus Group also comprises DNEG, an eight-time Academy Awardⓒ winning visual effects and animation company, BRAHMA, an AI technology company, and Prime Focus Studios, a content financing and production company.
The new site will feature:
- State-of-the-art production studios for content creation, equipped with the latest and smartest digital technology
- Creation of a global entertainment destination featuring live shows, theme parks and fun experience centres
- More lifestyle experiences, such as shopping and dining venues, fine hotels, homes and more.
Prime Focus Group already owns and operates Asia’s largest production facility in Mumbai, comprising eight Hollywood-designed soundstages in a 200,000 sq ft studio complex. The Group’s post-production facilities, including its DNEG Mumbai studio, are located nearby.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “Development, infrastructure building and a better future are key to Maharashtra’s growth. As we work on major projects like the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, Coastal Road and Vadhvan Port, I am glad that the creation of this new entertainment hub is one of the projects that is transforming our state and putting us at the forefront of India’s growth. I am looking forward to working with Prime Focus and DNEG to create a great production and tourism destination, making Mumbai a major hub for film and entertainment.”
Namit Malhotra, Founder, Prime Focus Group said, “My vision for this development, which has been shared with Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, is to recognise the 100+ year old legacy of our film industry. We want to combine the strengths of Prime Focus Group’s companies – including DNEG’s Oscar-winning creativity, Brahma’s AI technology and Prime Focus Studios’ financing and production capabilities – to create the world’s most advanced and innovative content creation centre, which will be at the heart of our filmmaking heritage in Mumbai.”
Leveraging our country’s craftsmanship and innovation, we are not just building the world’s largest content creation centre; we are also creating a destination that will showcase India’s culture, our history and our strengths to the world, while providing an unparalleled entertainment and lifestyle experience,” Malhotra added. He adds, “This new centre will be a great example of what India can do in terms of technology, creativity and entertainment. This place will become a fun tourist destination for people from all over the world – that too in the heart of Mumbai, one of the oldest film industries in the world. We are bringing the world to India and connecting India to the world.”
Maharashtra
Administration appeals to residents living on hills in Mumbai’s S-zone to move to safer places

Mumbai: The Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration is appealing to the slum dwellers living in the hilly areas of Vikhroli and Bhandup to migrate to a safer place within the limits of the ‘S’ Zone Office. The administration has issued a warning to the slum dwellers living on the hills/slopes of the hills in Surya Nagar in Vikhroli West area, Indira Nagar in Powai, Gautam Nagar, Paspoli, Jaibhim Nagar and Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar Part 1 and 2, Naradas Nagar, Govindi, Compound in Bhandup West, Khandipara, Ram Nagar, Hanuman Nagar, Hanuman Tekri, Ashok Tekri. There is a possibility of landslides due to heavy rains during the monsoon season, landslides due to the flow of water flowing from the mountains due to rain and flooding of houses due to the fear of flooding in the drains. The S Division Office has already issued precautionary instructions/notices to the dangerous buildings/shacks in the area. Therefore, as a precaution, the Municipal Corporation administration is once again appealing to the local residents of the concerned areas to move to a safer place on their own. The responsibility of the residents living there without moving will be their own. The Assistant Commissioner of ‘S’ Division is being informed that the Mumbai Municipal Corporation administration will not be responsible for any accident or loss of life or property due to natural calamities.
Maharashtra
Kurla SakiNaka pipeline repair work complete, water supply restored

Mumbai: The repair work of BMC’s 1200 mm diameter water pipeline near the drain in Kurla Sakinaka 90 feet Tilak Nagar, Mumbai was successfully completed this morning, after which water supply has now been restored in the affected areas of Kurla. The water pipe, which is about 5 meters deep from the road surface, was completely opened and its damaged part was replaced. This pipeline was affected during excavation and after the pipeline burst, the residents of Kurla have been worried about water for two days and the water supply was completely stopped here, but now it has been restored again. Technical difficulties also arose during the excavation because on one side there was a 300 mm diameter gas pipeline of Mahanagar Gas Limited MGL and on the other side the foundation of a bridge was laid, still the engineers and staff carried out the work with utmost care and planning. Ward No. Water supply has been restored in the affected areas of 156,158,161,162,163,171,168,167,166,165,164. Water will be supplied as usual tonight, this information was given by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation today. According to BMC, there is a possibility of delay in water supply and low pressure at night, therefore, caution is required while supplying water to citizens.
Maharashtra
Focus where the power is, victory will be ours…In the elections, Member of Parliament Dr. Shrikant Shinde gave the workers a mantra of victory

Mumbai: In the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, focus with full force where the organization is strong. Plan at the micro level, appoint booth coordinators and strengthen the election preparations. If we work in an organized and strategic manner, victory will be ours. This message was given by Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party leader and Parliament Ratna MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde to the workers and office bearers. MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde’s two-day Shiv Samavad tour began today from Nandarbar in Khandesh. During this, he reviewed various assembly constituencies of the district in meetings held in Nandarbar and Taloda. Addressing the meeting, he guided the workers regarding the preparations and organization for the upcoming elections. Minister Dada Bhose, MLA Amsha Padvi, MLA Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, MLA Rajendra Gavit, Shiv Sena state unit chief and former MP Anand Paranjape, Shiv Sena secretary Bhausaheb Choudhary, Shiv Sena Nandarbar Lok Sabha liaison chief and former MLA Shreesh Choudhary and other important officials were present on the occasion. MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde reviewed the Shahada and Akkalkuwa assembly constituencies in Taloda this morning. In this meeting, he directed the officials to effectively conduct the voter list revision campaign, appoint BLAs and appoint a coordinator at each of the 20 polling stations. He said that the appointment of coordinators will enable regular review of each booth. If work is done systematically at the booth level, the organization will be strong and the chances of winning the elections will also increase. MP Dr. Shinde further said that what happened in the previous elections should be left behind. All the workers and office bearers should work unitedly thinking about how to increase the strength of Shiv Sena in the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti areas. He said that there will be no alliance in the upcoming elections, the party leadership will decide on this, but the workers should work with attention at each booth. If we work with full effort and dedication, victory will be ours.
Dr. Shinde said that the strength of Shiv Sena in Nandurbar district is continuously increasing. A large section has been formed in the state that respects Shinde sahib’s leadership. As the Chief Minister, Shinde sahib implemented many welfare schemes of public interest, which the voters are aware of. This is the reason why Shiv Sena has got good public support and success in the Nagar Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections.
In the second meeting held in Nandurbar city, MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde reviewed Nandurbar and Nawapur assembly constituencies. On this occasion, he said that Shinde sahib has done a lot for the common people through the “Shaan Aap Ke Darwaza” campaign. The people’s trust in his leadership is constantly increasing. This is why leaders and workers of other political parties are also eager to join Shiv Sena. MLA Dr. Shinde urged the workers to strengthen the organization and asked them to work with full loyalty and increase the strength of the party. He said that the election symbol of Shiv Sena ‘Dhanush Ban’ should reach every area. The party leadership is committed to strengthening the workers and providing them all possible support. On this occasion, MLA Chandrakant Raghuvanshi said that Shiv Sena has a good hold in Akkalkuwa and Dhargaon talukas, while special efforts are needed to further strengthen the organization in Taloda and Shahada talukas. He expressed confidence that Shiv Sena will hoist the saffron flag in the upcoming Nandarbar Zilla Parishad elections. MLA Raghuvanshi also demanded that party office bearers and corporators be given more organizational powers and responsibilities. MLA Amsha Padvi and former MLA Shreesh Chaudhary also expressed their views in the meeting.
Shinde sahib’s eye on every taluka and assembly constituency
The Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra pays special attention to every taluka and assembly constituency. This is why party leaders are constantly touring even in the scorching heat of 45 degrees. This was said by Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party leader and MP Dr. Srikant Shinde.
He said that there is no election yet, yet Shiv Sena leaders are going from village to village to meet workers and working to strengthen the organization. Dr. Shinde said that under the leadership of Shinde sahib, there has been a big change in the way Shiv Sena works. Earlier, leaders used to go on tours, give speeches and leave, but now it is not like that. He said that now it is not just speeches but the leader himself goes to the field and works and establishes a direct dialogue with the workers. Dr. Shinde said that in the last two years, he has visited Nandarbar district four times, which shows the seriousness of the party leadership towards the organization.
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