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RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has praised Indian films and said that they are very popular among audiences in the country.
Speaking with foreign journalists in Moscow ahead of the BRICS Summit next week, the Russian President indicated that discussions may soon take place with India to further promote the distribution of Indian films in Russia.
He said Indian cinema is more popular in the country than entertainment from any other BRICS country. Putin also said Russia had a channel dedicated towards playing Bollywood films day and night.
Putin emphasised the strong cultural ties between the two countries. In addition to cinema, Putin also hoped for cooperation in other sectors, including pharmaceuticals. Prime Minister Modi will be in Russia from to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan.
“I’m ready to talk with our friend, the Prime Minister of India when he arrives in Kazan. I’m sure we will come to terms 100 per cent. No difficulties, I observe there… It would be fascinating to see not only Indian films but those featuring BRICS countries’ actors representing their cultures, an Indian actor, a Chinese and Ethiopian actor. Well, you know, we discussed it with the colleagues from BRICS nations that we should organise a festival of theatrical art and we established the cinema academy,” he said.
“Cinema products and film industry are a part of the economy, and is to be duly regulated. India has made a lot of decisions to protect its own market,” Putin said
