India, Oct. 8 -- Responding to concerns from the Marathi film fraternity over limited screening opportunities in multiplexes across Maharashtra, the state government has formed a 21-member committee to study the issue and recommend solutions within 45 days.

The committee will be chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary (Appeals & Security), Home Department, and will include representatives from the film fraternity, multiplex owners and management, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, police and cultural affairs department officials, and the Managing Director of Film City.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister (Urban Development) on October 6. The meeting was attended by film pr...