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Uttarakhand Emerges as Filmmaking Hub as Prakash Jha's Aashram 4 Shooting Set to Begin Soon
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News18•18-10-2026, 16:50
Uttarakhand Emerges as Filmmaking Hub as Prakash Jha's Aashram 4 Shooting Set to Begin Soon
- •Uttarakhand is rapidly becoming a top choice for filmmakers, with Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Janhvi Kapoor currently shooting in the state.
- •Renowned director Prakash Jha is set to begin shooting for the popular web series Aashram 4 in the state starting next month.
- •The Uttarakhand Film Development Council reported that the film industry has invested over Rs 1700 crore in the region over the last 5 years.
- •Shooting permissions are granted within 7 days of completing formalities, encouraging more Bollywood, South Indian, and Bhojpuri projects.
- •Increased film production is significantly boosting the local economy by creating opportunities in hotels, transport, catering, and production.
Key Questions Answered
Prakash Jha is set to begin shooting for his popular web series 'Aashram 4' in Uttarakhand starting next month, and official permission for the production has already been granted.
Permission for film shooting in Uttarakhand is granted within 7 days upon the completion of all necessary formalities.
According to K. S. Chauhan, the Nodal Officer of the Uttarakhand Film Development Council, the film industry has invested more than Rs 1,700 crore in the state over the last 5 years.
