Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 8 (ANI): The State Film Commission office was inaugurated on Sunday here in Lucknow by the Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K P Maurya.

UP Film Development Council Chairman Raju Srivastava was also present at the event.

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Speaking at the event, the Maurya said that the state government hopes to work on building a new film city in Uttar Pradesh, bigger than that of Mumbai Film City.

"Through this office, we hope to work on building a new film city in Uttar Pradesh, bigger than even Mumbai Film City," said Maurya. (ANI)

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