India, Feb. 19 -- Film shoots return to the national capital as pollution levels ease with the receding winter. Authorities have received five applications for film shoots in January and February after getting none in December when air quality was "severe."

The applications were received under the Delhi Film Policy by the city's tourism department, with one project already beginning its shoot in the capital.

Kartik Aaryan and Shreelila starrer Naagzilla received approval to shoot in key locations that include Connaught Place, parts of the Delhi Metro Blue Line, Paharganj and stretches near Laxmi Nagar, according to officials. Other applications also list similar locations, such as Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, and metro stations, the ...