We can be 'world beaters' in any sector, including film industry: Rathore

Indians can be "world beaters" in any sector, including film industry, Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said Tuesday, asserting that the International Film Festival of India is a platform for the young generation to showcase their talent.

He said the focus at this year's film extravaganza is on digital cinema.

"The potential in India and the young Indian generation is absolutely amazing. We can be world beaters in any sector and the film industry is one such sector," he said at the red carpet of the IFFI opening ceremony here.

"This International film festival is basically a platform for our young generation to be able to showcase their talent, their skills, their stories to the international cinema. Also, it allows the international filmmakers to come and see our work," the minister said.

He said India is a land of storytellers where every person has a story to tell. "These stories inspire and entertain us."