Highlights
Known for giving Bollywood some path-breaking and masterpiece films like Saheb, Biwi, Aur Gangster trilogy, Main aur Charles, Daddy, Zubaan, and Sarkaar 3, Rahul Mittra is a critically acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker and producer who needs no introduction.
The filmmaker has given Bollywood some brilliant and nuanced performers who are now globally prominent Bollywood icons for their multilayered performances. These powerhouse Bollywood performers include Vicky Kaushal in the acclaimed film Zubaan, Arjun Rampal in Daddy, Randeep Hooda in Main aur Charles, the late Irrfan Khan and Jimmy Sheirgill in Saheb, Biwi, Aur Gangster trilogy, and Amitabh Bachchan is Sarkaar 3.
Filmmaker Rahul Mittra to lead the cultural partnership between Indian cinema and Israel:
According to recent updates, filmmaker Rahul Mittra will be leading a cultural partnership by representing our Indian cinema in Israel. To amplify and foster the artistic partnership between Israel and India, prominent figures from both the Israeli and Indian film industries are having insightful and meaningful conversations with the aim of exploring mutual synergies & also discussing the potential for collaboration between the Indian and Israeli film industries that can aim to break the geographical boundaries. As an important measure in this direction, a leading film delegation representative from India reached Tel Aviv on Sunday, on a trip organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
About the notable panel of the Indian delegation that represents Indian cinema at this cultural exchange trip in Tel Aviv:
The Indian delegation is composed of renowned filmmaker-actor & branding specialist Rahul Mittra, CEO of the Producers Guild of India Nitin Tej Ahuja, and heads of VFX & film exhibition companies, amongst various others. Talking about the Indian delegation striking a dialogue with acclaimed Israeli filmmakers, actors, local media, and government authorities, it is true that the Indian delegation is engaging in all sorts of talks and conversations over this six-day trip, apart from going to filming locations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem & Haifa.
Head of Bureau for Cultural Diplomacy in Israel Nurit Tirari’s thoughts on promoting the cultural partnership between the Indian film industry Bollywood and the Israeli film industry:
Opening up on her real thoughts about the landmark step that can be the basis for a solid foundation for a cultural partnership between India and Israel, the Head of the Bureau for Cultural Diplomacy in Israel Nurit Tirari has expressed her happiness and joy on the same.
Shedding more light on it, she reveals, “This is a landmark step in the direction of people-to-people connection between Israel and India. Indian cinema enjoys popularity in Israel, while Israeli series like Fauda has also gained a dedicated fan following in India. As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to both are ancient civilizations coming closer which will further strengthen our friendship.”
Rahul Mittra on his thoughts regarding the idea of a cultural collaboration between Indian and Israeli cinema:
Talking about the same, ace Bollywood filmmaker and producer Rahul Mittra opened up on how Cinema is a medium that possesses the power to engage audiences and fans with its immersive storytelling and stellar performances in the film and that the Indian film industry is always successful to captivate the global audiences and establish its foothold not just in India but also all around the world.
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Explaining more about the same, he shared, “Cinema has a remarkable potential to engage and with the Indian film industry poised to captivate the world, we are constantly on the lookout for new locations & fresh stories. Israel & India share historical and cultural similarities and we are elated to travel to Israel to enhance cultural exchange & explore collaboration in the arts.”
About the globally acclaimed names attending and interacting with Indian delegates in this six-day field trip in Tel Aviv:
Globally acclaimed Israeli Filmmakers Alon Gur Arye & Elad Peleg, Shai Shimshon, owner of Movieland Cinema Chain and Bollywood TV Channels, popular TV & film actor and star of widely watched Netflix series Fauda, Tsahi Halevi, Indian diplomats Garcia Tejeswar and Sayali, Head of the Indian Cultural Center in Israel, Micha Ronen, former Head of India Bureau and Haifa Mayor Yonah Yahav are some of the internationally acclaimed and notable names striking a conversation with the visiting Indian delegates on financial incentives for Indian productions in Israel, apart from exploring different ideas for a collaboration.