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Demand for Indian movies on Eid
Film exhibitors and cinema owners have opposed the decision by the Ministry of culture
The government is eyeing a ban on Indian films in Pakistani cinemas for Eid.
ISLAMABAD: Film exhibitors and cinema owners have opposed the decision by the Ministry of culture that disallows the screening of Indian films on Eid.
The decision to prohibit the showcasing of Indian movies a week before and after Eid was taken in a meeting held in Lahore between the stakeholders of the film industry and the culture ministry. During the meeting, the Punjab government also decided to withdraw the recent entertainment tax on imported films.
Mohsin, marketing manager Cinepax, Rawalpindi, suggested that the ministry revise the decision about barring Indian films.
He went on to inform about the upcoming Pakistani film screening this Eid; a Syed Noor production. “There is healthy competition all over the world which allows Pakistani movies to improve and make their mark,” he said. Sara, a moviegoer, expressed her displeasure at the prohibition and said, “We already lack entertainment in the capital and such bans further limit our options,” she added.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 6th, 2010.
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India has been a Cultural superpower in the Past. That is the reason Mughals, Britishers wanted to conquer it. Search for the exotic land of India led to the finding of the Superpower of today- America.
India has won a war without even firing a single bullet. That is the cultural dominance war. Coke and McDonalds were the biggest brands of the last generation. Now, things have changed.
Jinnah wanted Pakistan because he claimed that somehow Muslims had a different culture and hence, a different nation. In the world of Technology and free media, this horrible lie is being exposed.Recommend
This is not a good idea.Recommend
What is wrong with the decision makers in Pakistan, they continuously try to enforce decisions without even consulting the real people who should matter like the common citizen.
Excellent practice is being followed these days if your product/service is disliked or not successful you make a huge hue & cry in the electronic media and then force the Govt. to ban your competitor because otherwise you will not be able to survive in a free & fair business environment.Recommend
One Question, what has the Pakistani film industry done in the last 20 years whilst there was a ban on Indian Movies????? what will they achieve now with this ban?????
This is a matter sour grapes, if we cant do it on our own, we should have the courage to accept it and seek assistance where it really matters.
Least the Government can do is to ensure that whatever little entertainment we have on account of Indiam movies is kept intact.Recommend
I love indian films, we don’t watch pakistani films except shoaib aur reema’s film….Recommend