MUMBAI: Giving a boost to Fiji economy, executive producer Mohammed Jalal has decided to shoot three of his upcoming films - Bombay Mumbai, Kia and Let‘s Talk Love - in the island.
Around 200 people from the island will get a chance to feature in these films. According to Jalal, these films will bring about $20 million to Fiji‘s economy.
"We will be probably hiring 200 people in Fiji. We will also be hiring 40 dancers from the country," avers Jalal.
The first film that will go on the floors in January will be Bombay Mumbai starring Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut and Juhi Chawla. The Shahrukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani and Farida Jalal starrer Kia will follow in July, while Lets Talk Love will roll in September.
The films are likely to be shot in various locations around the country including Universities, parts of Suva, Nadi, Rakiraki, the Sand Dunes, Mamanuca group, Yasawas, Taveuni and Labasa.
Said Fiji Audio Visual Commission CEO Florence Swamy, "Fiji would benefit immensely from the investment value and new economic activity." She revealed there were talks for a fourth Bollywood film and a Hollywood production.
