Lockdown: Shekhar Kapur stranded in Uttarakhand, enchanted by hilly terrain

Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is stranded in Uttarakhand during the lockdown. The Bandit Queen helmer has been stuck in Munsiyari for the last two months. However, he has no complaints as he is hosted by his friend and feels there could be no better place for social distancing than being in nature's lap.

Pithoragarh:Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur came to Uttarakhand in March and is stranded in the hilly state post lockdown was announced. Enchanted by the beauty of hills, Shekhar in an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat said if the district is well-connected with air services, filmmakers would love to explore the scenic beauty of Munsiyari.

From the last two months, Kapur is in Uttarakhand and is making most of the lockdown while getting acquainted with the culture of the mountain. The Mr. India director is relishing simple yet incredible cuisine of the state.

Kapur who is known for churning out distinct films like Masoom, Elizabeth and Passage, said he is having time of his life in Munsiyari. Shekhar also said that the locations are beautiful and need to be explored by filmmakers.

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Kapur, who is the recipient of the Indian National Film Award and the BAFTA Award, also said that better air connectivity can play a crucial role in alluring the filmmakers to shoot in the hilly terrain. Impressed by the picturesque locales, Shekhar is also sharing some pictures and videos with his filmmaker friends.

The 74-year-old director said that this is his first visit to Munsiyari and he was overwhelmed by experiencing the natural beauty of Balati, Patalathod and Betulidhar. Kapur said that not only films but Munsiyari can also be explored to shoot TV shows and telefilms as well.