Rahul Dholakia s plea to government on promoting Indian films (Movie Snippets)

Mumbai May 1 (IANS) National Award winning director Rahul Dholakia of "Parzania" and "Raees" fame says ministers don t need to go to the Cannes Film Festival to promote the country s cinema.

"If ministers want to promote cinema they needn t go to Cannes. Give us a revised CBFC help in theatrical distribution of regional/alternate cinema and ensure our films release without politically motivated protests " Dholakia tweeted.

Every year a few government officials participate at the India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival. The event gets underway this year on May 8.

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Baaghi let me express my childhood dreams: Tiger

As "Baaghi" clocked two years since its release actor Tiger Shroff became emotional about how the movie let him express his childhood dreams and desires.

"A film that s very close to my heart. A film that allowed me to express my childhood dreams and desires and a film that sparked a franchise for me so early on in my life. Truly a blessing. 2 years of Baaghi " Tiger tweeted on Tuesday.

"Baaghi" directed by Sabbir Khan features Shraddha Kapoor with Tiger. Its sequel "Baaghi 2" helmed by Ahmed Khan stars Disha Patani and released earlier this year.

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Vicky excited to play Punjabi character in Manmarziyaan

Actor Vicky Kaushal who has reunited with one of his favourite filmmakers Anurag Kashyap for "Manmarziyaan" says he had a "great time" essaying a Punjabi character in the film.

The film which also features Abhishek Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu had a long shooting schedule in Amritsar.

Vicky said: "I had so much fun during the shooting of the film. The city is like that...with so much positivity. We had a great time. Being a Punjabi this is the first time that I got a chance to play a Punjabi... My alter ego was just bursting out."

The film is set in Punjab. Written by Kanika Dhillon and produced by Aanand L Rai it is slated to release on September 7.

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