Medal of merit to imtiaz ali for "jab harry met sejal

from TOURISM INDIA JULY 2019

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THE BOLLYWOOD DEMAND TO SHOOT IN PORTUGAL IS HIGH.

ollywood Director Imtiaz Ali was distinguished with the Portuguese Touristic Medal of Merit. The medal and diploma were awarded by the Minister of Economy, Pedro Siza Vieira, and the Secretary of State for Tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho. Imtiaz Ali shot the movie Jab Harry Met Sejal in Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais and was awarded this medal for choosing Portugal to film his movies and promoting Portugal overseas through his Bollywood lenses. The Indian ambassador to Portugal, K. Nandini Singla, was also present, along with other members of the Indian community living in Portugal.

The movie Jab Harry Met Sejal, which premiered in August 2017, was shot in its main part in Portugal and its main roles are performed by two of India’s most famous stars - Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma.

After receiving his medal, Imtiaz Ali stated that the conditions to shoot in Portugal are exceptional. According to Imtiaz, “Portugal is a special place, full of beauty and character. It’s been a B

privilege visiting here, getting to shoot with these wonderful people. I feel immense gratitude for this medal to the ministries of Economy and Tourism and Cinemate, for the warmth and the recognition. Can’t wait to come back to work here - I feel I have seen only the tip of the iceberg, Portugal has many hidden treasures. Muito Obrigado”. In the past few years, more than ten Bollywood movies were shot in Portugal. In August and October, two Bollywood movies shot in Portugal will premiere in India. Cuca Roseta, who sings “Yaadon Mein” with Mohammed Irfan and Jonita Gandhi in the movie, was also present during the ceremony and sang three songs in Portuguese and Hindi.

After having shot Jab Harry Met Sejal in Portugal, Imtiaz Ali inspired several other Bollywood directors to shoot their movies in Portugal.

For the Portuguese Secretary of State for Tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho, “This is a public recognition from the Portuguese Government of Imtiaz Ali’s role in connecting Portugal and

MORE THAN TEN BOLLYWOOD MOVIES WERE SHOT IN PORTUGAL.

India more and more and in promoting Portugal as a great destination for making movies and, particularly, Bollywood movies. We have a new cash rebate system of 30%, great locations and great light all year round”.

To position itself as a prime location for international filming, Portugal Government approved the new Cinema Incentive Fund, which instituted a new cash rebate incentive of up to 30% to international productions filming in Portugal and recently created Portugal Film Commission, a one stop shop to facilitate and promote Portugal as a major international film destination.

TWO NEW FLIGHTS BETWEEN INDIA AND PORTUGAL

even times weekly services in summer 2019 and five times weekly service in winter 2019/2020 by Qatar Airways to Lisbon.

Four times new weekly services by Emirates to Porto along with its on-going double daily flights year round to Lisbon. Travellers will have direct access to Qatar Airways’s and Emirates’ global network via Doha and Dubai respectively.

Qatar Airways and Emirates recently announced their recent launch of new year round services between Portugal and India.

Qatar Airways will start its new route from its global network from Doha to the capital of PortugalLisbon. There will be seven times weekly services in summer 2019 and five times weekly service in winter S

2019/2020 between Doha and Lisbon from 24th June 2019.

Porto will become Emirates’ second destination in Portugal after its capital, Lisbon, which the airline currently serves with two flights a day. There will be four times weekly services by Emirates between Dubai and Porto which will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2nd July 2019.

Portugal was founded in 1143, making it one of the oldest nations in Europe. Portugal is named after

its 2nd largest city, Porto. There are 22 UNESCO World Heritage classifications in Portugal; and each year more than 20 million tourists visit the country. With the longest bridge in Europe, Portugal is also a very popular destination from India for those looking for a Euro break and an extension to their Spain and Morocco itineraries. The total flight duration from Portugal to India is 10 hours, 42 minutes and India is 5:30 hours ahead of Portugal.