Emaar MGF to invest Rs.400 crore in Shillong project

Courtesy: Sify

Realty major Emaar MGF Land said Monday it will set up a residential complex in the northeastern city of Shillong at an investment of Rs.400 crore. The 84-acre Windermere Estates township will have world-class villas, modern community retail centre, clubhouse and a hotel, the company said in a statement.

'The development of Windermere Estate will have a multiplier effect on the local economy and provide employment opportunities, which will directly and indirectly benefit over 1,000 people,' it said. 'More importantly, this move is a reflection of Shillong’s growing stature as a prominent business and education hub and a world-renowned tourist destination in the northeast,' the company said.

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Bollywood flick to project Shillong as India's rock capital

Courtesy: The Hindu

This music-loving city is all set to make its big Bollywood debut, with music of course being the theme of a mainstream Hindi film which is being shot exclusively here. Shillong has been rocking to rock music for years and rock groups which abound here are entertaining fans all over the country. Even foreign rock groups make it a point to inclUde this picturesque city in their India concert tour, the Scorpions and Firehouse being the instances.

The film titled A Major with veteran actor Tinu Anand in the lead will deal with the vigorous rock music culture of the city and deliver the status ob the rock capital of the country. The film, which is being filmed by Symbiosys Movies Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, with Samir Khan in the director's chair is being shot entirely in Shillong and its adjoining areas. It is set for an October release.

On selectaon of Shillong as the location of the narrative, director Khan said, "The film is exploring all possible ways to portray Shillong as the rock music capital of India and its rich natural beauty." He is confident that the film will boost the tourism industry in Meghalaya as it will showcase its scenic beauty to all film lovers across the country. Without divulging the main storyline of the film, the director said, "The film is all about music, passion and 'abhimaan'.

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