Mamata invites Bollywood to shoot films in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today invited Bollywood to shoot films in the state.

"I invite all delegates present here from Bollywood and Hollywood to please come and do your shooting in Bengal," Banerjee said at the inauguration of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) where some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema were present.

She said the state has sea beaches, the forests of Sundarbans and the hills of Darjeeling.

They are already building two film cities.

Amitabh Bachchan is already shooting for 'Piku' these days in Kolkata.

"I will go to see the shooting," the chief minister said.