Boney Kapoor opens up on developing International Film City project; says 'It will generate maximum employment'

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor on Saturday made an appearance at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. There, the director and producer got candid about the upcoming international film city project which is aimed at generating employment in the city.Kapoor, who is a partner in the firm tasked with developing the Noida International Film City near the airport, shared his happiness on being a part of the event and the project at large. "Achha lag raha hai yahan aakar (It feels good to be here). The film city will also begin soon, possibly before the elections. It will generate maximum employment," he told PTI Videos.Opening up about the status of the upcoming film city, he shared, "Work on the remaining parts has also started. I believe a lot will be ready before the elections, including preparations for the film city," he said.Kapoor in a statement to ANI, added, "I'm not just helping the development; I'm being part of it. I am developing the International Film City..."Giving due credit to the government, he added that the new airport would give a major boost to the project. "As the airport becomes operational, an international film city will also take shape soon. Not just the film city, many industries are coming here, which will benefit the entire country," he said.According to the press note, the International Film City is a step toward making Uttar Pradesh a national and international film production hub. It's aim is not only to create about 500,000 jobs and attract investment, but also to promote the state's cultural heritage.