India, May 27 -- Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and his team have submitted a building layout map for approval to begin development work at the Film City project site in Sector 21, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) said on Monday.

The submitted layout plan includes a grand convention centre for film events and a museum dedicated to Indian cinema. A specialised film festival district featuring guest houses and auditoriums is also proposed. Additionally, the plan outlines accommodation for artists and compact studio units. The facility will also feature large sound stages and a dedicated underwater shooting studio.

The move came weeks after Yeida stated that permission could not be given to start work until the layout...