From big screen to OTT: ‘Chhoti Line’ network tracks its cinematic journey
Steeped in history and tradition, stations of the Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway (NER) have, over time, opened a window to the world of cinema by becoming a key destination for film and web series shoots, especially in recent years. At least 18 films and web series have been shot across a handful of these stations here. A board displaying the list of films shot at Lucknow NER stations. (HT PHOTO) To celebrate this connection as the historic “Chhoti Line” network completes 100 years, a large LED screen has been installed in the concourse area of Lucknow Junction railway station to showcase clips of famous movies and series filmed across various stations in the division The railway authorities have also displayed a board listing the names of films and web series shot at stations in the Lucknow division along with their year of release. Gaurav Agarwal, divisional railway manager (North Eastern Railway), on Monday said, “Production houses have used Lucknow City railway station, Aishbagh railway station and Mohibullapur railway station, along with the Aishbagh coaching …
