Lucknow | 17, July 2025 : Noida Film City is more than just a mega project — it is a powerful statement that Uttar Pradesh is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with Mumbai as India’s film and entertainment hub. Backed by clear facts, a huge budget, and solid planning, this dream project could reshape the region’s economy, create thousands of jobs, and boost local pride.
A Mega Vision Rising Along Yamuna Expressway
Just a few kilometers from the upcoming Jewar International Airport, Noida Film City is taking shape on a massive 1,000-acre site. The first phase alone covers 230 acres and will cost about ₹1,510 crore. A well-known film producer, Boney Kapoor, and the Bhutani Group have signed a 90-year deal to build and run this city of lights and stories.
Bringing Bollywood Home
For decades, thousands of young workers from Uttar Pradesh have worked behind the scenes in Mumbai’s film industry. Now, they will not need to travel far from home. Once ready, Noida Film City will open doors to over 50,000 direct jobs and up to 700,000 indirect jobs in hotels, food, transport, design, and local shops.
The entire ecosystem — from cameramen and costume designers to drivers and food suppliers — will benefit. These jobs will not just be in movies but in the tourism, event, and retail industries that grow around the film city.
Top-Notch Infrastructure for Global Shoots
Noida Film City is planned with modern studios, large sound stages, VFX and animation labs, underwater shooting pools, and realistic outdoor sets. Film crews will find all they need in one place — saving money and time. The plan includes a 10,000-seat convention centre, a media university, artist hostels, themed hotels, and even an amusement park.
This infrastructure means Indian producers and global streaming companies can film, edit, and launch shows without leaving Uttar Pradesh. The easy link to Delhi through the Yamuna Expressway and the Jewar airport adds huge value.
Training Local Talent
One of the biggest strengths of Noida Film City is its plan for skill building. A new film and media university will train young people in scriptwriting, editing, sound design, camera work, and special effects. These students will find jobs right at home instead of leaving for Mumbai or Pune.
Better still, with a trained local workforce, filmmakers can cut costs and complete projects faster. This will make Noida Film City a clear choice for big-budget movies and web series.
Tourism and Small Business Growth
This project is not just for film crews. It will also attract tourists who want to see how movies are made. Studio tours, a Bollywood museum, themed cafes, and live shows will pull visitors from Delhi, Agra, Mathura, and beyond.
Local hotels, taxi services, food joints, and shops selling crafts and souvenirs will thrive. Already, nearby industrial plots worth ₹700 crore have been booked by small businesses and service providers hoping to tap into this new market.
Strong Policy Support
The Uttar Pradesh government has kept its promise to move quickly. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) handed over the land, approved the plans, and cleared permissions on time. This means builders can avoid the delays that often kill big projects.
The 2023 UP Film Policy also offers strong incentives: subsidies up to 35% for new studios and labs, special funds for Bhojpuri and Awadhi movies, and a promise that shooting permits will be given in 48 hours.
Easy Connectivity: A Major Plus
With Jewar International Airport only a few minutes away, crews and actors can fly in from Mumbai, Chennai, or even Dubai with ease. The Yamuna Expressway connects Noida Film City directly to Delhi. Future metro lines and the Regional Rapid Transit System will add faster travel options.
Filmmakers who want heritage shots can reach the Taj Mahal, Mathura temples, or nearby forts in just a short drive. This mix of modern sets and real locations is a huge advantage.
Why Noida Film City Can Beat Mumbai
Mumbai Film City has served India’s cinema for decades. But its high costs, crowded spaces, and ageing studios now limit its growth. Noida Film City, in contrast, offers new, modern infrastructure, cheaper land, faster approvals, and a skilled local workforce.
Instead of fighting for space in Mumbai, new producers, OTT giants, and even foreign crews may choose Uttar Pradesh for their next big shoots.
A Boost for State Pride and Soft Power
Uttar Pradesh has a rich culture — Ramayana, Mahabharata, local legends, and folk arts. Noida Film City will make it easier to tell these stories to the world. Bhojpuri cinema, which already has a huge audience, will gain modern studios and better budgets.
More movies and shows about UP’s culture mean more tourism and global interest. It also means more pride for people living here.
What Needs Attention
To succeed, the plan must stay on track. Deadlines should be met. The airport, metro, and roads must open on time. Training must focus on real skills that match what the film industry needs. Only then will local youth find good jobs here.
The team must keep red tape away and ensure that approvals stay smooth. Investors need clear rules and long-term support.
A New Story for Uttar Pradesh
Noida Film City is more than a place for shooting movies — it is a promise. It shows how a single project can create thousands of jobs, boost tourism, help small businesses, and put Uttar Pradesh on the world map for creative industries.
When cameras start rolling here, they will not just shoot songs and dance — they will tell the story of a state that refused to be only a supplier of migrant workers. A state that chose to keep its talent at home and turn dreams into reality, one film at a time. Noida Film City is not just a dream now — it is becoming Uttar Pradesh’s blockbuster future.
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