In which of the following states/union territories was the first edition of the Himalayan Film Festival 2021 held?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ladakh.
The inaugural Himalayan Film Festival took place from September 24 to 28, 2021, in the Union Territory of Ladakh, specifically at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra in Leh.
The event was organized by the UT Administration of Ladakh in partnership with the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The festival aimed to celebrate and promote the creative talents of filmmakers from the Himalayan region. It featured the screening of 26 films, along with masterclasses, cultural performances, and special sessions with prominent filmmakers and actors. As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the festival sought to nurture a vibrant film culture in Ladakh and other Himalayan areas.