BEIJING: Filmmakers from India and China have joined hands to produce a movie that will showcase the emotional bond and cultural values shared by the people of both the countries, amidst the recent box office success of some of the Indian films in China.
During a panel discussion held at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's international film festival, filmmakers, including film director Advait Chandan (Secret Superstar), Renny Harlin (Skiptrace), Da Ming (What Women Want), Saket Chaudhary (Hindi Medium), producers Daljit DJ Parmar (Kung Fu Yoga), and Ishan Saksena (Three Stories) discussed topics like Chinese and Indian film markets, co-productions, challenges and prospects for future collaborations, the press release said.
Top film personalities, from both the countries, also discussed ways to extend cooperation with each other in producing films.
"China-based Extraordinary Entertainment and India's B4U signed an agreement to co-produce the film -- "Operation Wild", written by Brian Brightly," according to a press release issued by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said.
Films like Amir-Khan starter 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar', 'Hindi Medium' and 'Bahubali-2' did well and also win all-around acclaim, even from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CEO of the Extraordinary Entertainment Daljit DJ Parmar said, "There is a very unique cultural synergy between Chinese and Indian cinema. Building on this, we are excited to develop our China-India slate beginning with Operation Wild."
On the other hand, the B4U CEO Ishan Saksena said, "These films will highlight the emotional bond and cultural values that are common between the people of China and India,"
The "China-India Film and Cultural Exchange Panel Discussion" was hosted by AACTA's Asia International Engagement Programme and in partnership with FICCI, the Film and Television Producers Guild of India, Shanghai Franklin Media, and Extraordinary Entertainment.
In his message, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said: "Indian cinema is becoming the cornerstone for bringing the people of India and China closer by reflecting shared aspirations, which are relatable for both nations undergoing rapid development".