World of Bollywood Movies in Toronto
November 30th, 2011 Jamie Sarner
More than 60 distinct communities live in the multi-ethnic and culturally diverse Toronto, and the Indian community is one of the biggest among them, with about 550,000 Indian folks living in Toronto and theGTA. It’s no wonder there are masses of different Indian restaurants, shops, and even a Canadian Indian museum in Toronto.
Toronto is one of the most significant towns of the film industry generally, and the Indian film industry is not an exception. Not only is the amount of Bollywood pictures shot in Toronto growing, but Toronto was also chosen by the Global Indian Film Academy to host this year’s celebration. If you're a Bollywood picture lover, you definitely will not get bored in Toronto since there is a great number of cinemas showing Bollywood movies in Toronto.
International Indian Film Academy Awards in Toronto
The 12th annual Global Indian Film Oscars were held in Toronto this June. It was for the first time that a Northern US town hosted the most significant Indian film industry event. The a few days packed with the best Bollywood production included presentations of Bollywood films with a lot of attractions, and obviously the key event, the award rite with all of the Indian picture stars.
The award ceremony was hosted by 2 prize-winning Indian actors, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani. Indian stars appeared to enjoy the proven fact that the award ceremony was held in Toronto. “I get recognised here far more easily than in Mumbai because in Mumbai Im only driving to and from work, whereas here I tend to go out on the streets, but it is fun,” Irani told the Toronto Star. “Canadians are the most respectful people on the planet.”
According to the Toronto Sun, the Indian film industry generates approximately $100 million in money in North America. The Global Indian Film Academy Awards provided substantial industrial support to Toronto. About 16,000 of the 22,000 tickets available to the general public were sold out in just a few minutes. Ordinary ticket prices were between $49 and $125, while last-minute tickets were sold for as much as $1,500 each. Not only did the holiday improve Toronto’s cultural and multi-ethnic side and bolster the city’s position in the industry, but we should also see a positive direct result in leisure tourism.
Jamie Sarner is Toronto real estate consultant and Immigration to Canada guide publisher.
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