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BIG setback to Boney Kapoor's Noida Film City project as officials object to layout plan due to...
YEIDA has objected to the proposed Noida Film City project layout plan submitted by Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Group. (File) In a major setback to Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor's ambitious Noida Film City project, several Uttar Pradesh government officials have objected to the project's proposed layout plan which was submitted by Kapoor last week. According to media reports, the developers' plan includes building movie theatres, lodgings, and other amenities on green spaces that had been initially designated for parks, playgrounds, and multipurpose open areas. YEIDA objects Bhutani Group's layout plan According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), officials said the layout plan was unclear about these green spaces, while noting that the green areas are not clearly defined zones, but mainly occur alongside roads, making them difficult to demarcate. Additionally, the draft layout has placed several commercial structures like hotels and warehouses in the industrial zone, which is in contravention of authorised land use guidelines, the report said. The Bhutani Group, a consortium headed by Boney Kapoor, which acquired the Noida Film City contract after international tenders for the project failed to draw any bidders, has also not submitted a structural stability certificate or the required no-objection certificate (NOC) from the fire department, TOI reported. No permission for commercial structures till… Under the approved land use plan, 155 acres have been designated for industrial purposes in the first phase, including a film institute on 21 acres and related infrastructure, such as studios and production units, across 134 acres, while the remaining 75 acres are reserved for commercial development, to be undertaken only in later phases of the project. 'Right now, the layout is not in accordance with the sanctioned land use. Green areas have not been shown properly and are fragmented,' the report quoted Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) CEO Arun Vir Singh as saying. Singh explained that as per the UP government-approved land use plan, 15% of the total project area, specifically the first phase spanning 230 acres in Sector 2, must remain as green space. According to another senior YEIDA official, the authority will not grant permission for commercial structures like malls, hotels, or resorts, unless at least 15% of the core film-related infrastructure is completed by the developer. Groundbreaking ceremony before June 30, says Boney Kapoor On Monday, Boney Kapoor and Bhutani Group CEO Ashish Bhutani met YEIDA official to sort out the objections, who have asked the developers to submit a revised, phase-wise development plan. 'Only Phase 1, covering the industrial area, will be considered for approval right now. The remaining Phases 2 and 3 must also be shown clearly in the updated map,' Singh said. After the meeting, Boney Kapoor announced that the groundbreaking ceremony of the Noida Film City project would take place before June 30, 2025, stating that development will start with building of core infrastructure, including a film institute and film studios, 'which must be completed within three years'. 'Once we achieve a certain level of construction of the film studios and institute, commercial development may start with YEIDA's permission,' Kapoor said. 'There has been no change in the green area, and it is intact as per the approved plan. As far as the NOC and structural stability certificate are concerned, they will be submitted to YEIDA when we seek approval for the building plans.' He added that the developers had already addressed the Authority's concerns and resubmitted the plan. 'We are hopeful of getting the layout sanctioned by the end of this week,' Bhutani said. 'There has been no change in the green area, and it is intact as per the approved plan. As far as the NOC and structural stability certificate are concerned, they will be submitted to YEIDA when we seek approval for the building plans,' Ashish Bhutani said while responding to YEIDA's objections. Bhutani asserted they have already addressed YEIDA's concerns and resubmitted the plan, and expressed hope that the new layout will be sanctioned by the end of this week.
India.com
06-05-2025
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Mukesh Ambani's brother Anil Ambani is related to Anil Kapoor, Tina Ambani's sister Bhavana is...
Anil Ambani, the younger brother of India's business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, is married to former Bollywood actress Tina Ambani. While this union already bridges the worlds of business and cinema, there's an even deeper link between the Ambanis and Bollywood. Surprisingly, the Ambani family is also connected to the legendary Kapoor family — a name that has shaped Indian cinema for decade. Curious how? Here's the story. Tina Ambani (formerly Tina Munim) has two siblings—Bhavana and Nayan Munim. While her brother Nayan is involved in business, her sister Bhavana Motiwala (her maiden name being Bhavana Munim) works as a costume designer in the film industry. Bhavana has contributed to films like Rocky (1981) and Aakhir Kyon? (1985), and is known for her work behind the scenes. Bhavana is married to Tushar Motiwala, and they have two children—Antara and Karan. Tina Ambani shares a close bond with her niece Antara Motiwala, which is often visible through her warm social media posts featuring Antara and her kids. Now, here's where Bollywood meets the Ambani family—Antara Motiwala is married to Mohit Marwah, who happens to be the nephew of actor Anil Kapoor. The couple tied the knot in February 2018 in a grand destination wedding at the Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The wedding saw a glittering guest list, including major Bollywood names like Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Boney Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and Rhea Kapoor, among others. Who is Mohit Marwah? Mohit Marwah is an Indian actor and part of the extended Kapoor family from Bollywood. He is the son of Reena Kapoor (sister of Boney, Anil, and Sanjay Kapoor) and Sandeep Marwah, who owns Noida Film City. That makes Mohit the nephew of veteran actor Anil Kapoor. Born on August 26, 1984, Mohit has acted in a few Hindi films, including Fugly and Raag Desh. He also has a younger brother, Akshay Marwah. Who is Antara Motiwala Marwah? Antara Motiwala Marwah is a fashion and style expert. According to her bio, she studied Fashion Styling in Milan and interned with Vanity Fair Italia. After returning to India, she joined GQ India and rose quickly through the ranks, eventually becoming one of the youngest Fashion Editors at Conde Nast globally. She now runs her own fashion consulting business. Mohit and Antara Marwah marriage Antara and Mohit tied the knot on February 20, 2018, in a luxurious wedding attended by Bollywood's biggest stars. Today, they are proud parents to two children—a daughter named Thea and a son named Yuvaan. Tina Ambani, Antara's aunt by marriage, shares a close bond with the couple. On their recent anniversary, she posted warm wishes saying, 'Beautiful Antu and dashing Mohit, the most striking couple and now doting parents to the most gorgeous kids… it's been wonderful to be part of your journey. May each year bring more happiness and joy. Love and blessings always.'
