By: laaltopee | November 01, 2016
A group of Indian film exhibitors had recently resolved not to screen any film featuring Pakistani artists till the normalisation of relations between the two countries. The decision was taken to show solidarity with the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the Uri attack. This decision was later modified to allow the screening of those films featuring Pakistani artists that had been in production when relations between the two countries hadn’t reached their current low point. The reported ban on Pakistani stars was imposed on single screen cinemas mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka. These states are being ruled by BJP-led coalitions. Maharashtra is the hub of militant Hindu outfit Shiv Sena and its affiliate...
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Tags: Pakistan, India, Banned Pakistani Ad, Bollywood, cinema, movies
By: laaltopee | November 01, 2016
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KARACHI:
It would be an understatement to say that boycotting Indian films has had a huge blow on Pakistani cinemas. Where Bollywood contributed 60% to 70% of the overall cinema business, local and Hollywood films have not been able to sustain it on their own, with the exception of three major Eid releases. The situation has been frustrating for audiences and exhibitors alike, and cinema parking lots have never been emptier than they are nowadays.Speaking with The Express Tribune, Atrium Cinemas managing director Nadeem Mandviwalla said, “I would not say there has been a loss, but yes, business is low. Fewer people are coming to cinemas these days.” However, he expected the business to pick up once new films are re...
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Tags: Pakistan, India, Bollywood, ban, films
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