SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday declared the Bollywood film Dhurandhar tax-free in the Union Territory of Ladakh, in a move aimed at promoting cinema, tourism and local culture.
The film has been shot extensively across Ladakh and prominently showcases the region’s breathtaking landscapes, natural beauty and unique terrain.
In a post on X, the office of the Ladakh LG wrote: “Lt Governor Shri @KavinderGupta declares Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ tax-free in UT #Ladakh.”
Shot extensively in the region, the film spotlights Ladakh’s cinematic landscapes, signalling strong support for filmmakers and reinforcing the UT’s push to emerge as a preferred destination for film shoots and tourism, it reads.
The post further reads that the administration is also working on a new film policy and will provide full support to film productions in Ladakh.
The decision to make the film tax-free is being seen as a strong signal of support from the UT administration towards filmmakers and the creative industry. (KNC)
