Filmworld
Siddharth Roy Kapur happy to represent India at Shanghai film fest
Shanghai, June 17
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur is elated that he got a chance to represent India at the ongoing Shanghai International Film Festival.
Kapur was invited as a key panellist on the International Producers' Panel at the Shanghai International Film Festival here. The panel, held on Sunday, was titled: "Meet The Film Producers: Behind The Curtain of Hits and Indies".
"The Shanghai International Film Festival is a significant forum for the global film community to celebrate cinema and exchange ideas, and it is a pleasure to be here. India and China are two of the most vibrant and most diverse film markets," Kapur said in a statement.
"I look forward to engaging with industry stakeholders here in furthering the filmmaking ties between us," he added.
Kapur, who is also the President of Producer's Guild of India, attended the festival in the capacity of one of the major producers of the Indian film industry. The panel discussion revolved around the challenges of producing globally accessible cinema, the disruption in the media and entertainment landscape and audiences' perception towards upcoming forms of entertainment.
He also discussed Indian cinema receiving a great response in China, especially after the success of Aamir Khan's "Dangal".
Kapur was invited as a key panellist on the International Producers' Panel at the Shanghai International Film Festival here. The panel, held on Sunday, was titled: "Meet The Film Producers: Behind The Curtain of Hits and Indies".
"The Shanghai International Film Festival is a significant forum for the global film community to celebrate cinema and exchange ideas, and it is a pleasure to be here. India and China are two of the most vibrant and most diverse film markets," Kapur said in a statement.
"I look forward to engaging with industry stakeholders here in furthering the filmmaking ties between us," he added.
Kapur, who is also the President of Producer's Guild of India, attended the festival in the capacity of one of the major producers of the Indian film industry. The panel discussion revolved around the challenges of producing globally accessible cinema, the disruption in the media and entertainment landscape and audiences' perception towards upcoming forms of entertainment.
He also discussed Indian cinema receiving a great response in China, especially after the success of Aamir Khan's "Dangal".

6 hours ago
Very close to a deal with India...we're in negotiation: US President Trump

6 hours ago
Trump administration fires Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, sparking questions over timing

6 hours ago
US Embassy in India warns visa holders of revocation, future ineligibility over crimes

6 hours ago
1563 Indian nationals have been deported from US so far: MEA

6 hours ago
6,000 Italian companies to be hit by US tariffs: Trade agency

6 hours ago
Pakistan: Torrential rains claim another 60 lives, death toll rises to 124

6 hours ago
Veteran diplomat Taranjit Sandhu joins US-India strategic forum

8 hours ago
Pranavam School of Dance Opens New Studio in Princeton Junction, Welcomes Community and Distinguished Guests

8 hours ago
World Malayalee Council – Washington DC Province (VA/DC/MD) 2nd Annual Dance Festival

9 hours ago
New details in Air India crash probe shift focus to plane's captain, Reuters reports citing WSJ

9 hours ago
Chandler City Council in Arizona to open with ancient Hindu prayers

9 hours ago
Axiom Space celebrates the arrival of Ax4 mission

9 hours ago
BITCOIN RECORD-BREAKING SURGE