Actor Vasay Chaudhry steps down from Punjab Cultural Advisory Council

'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani' star expressed his grievances with the government in a series of tweets

Vasay Chaudhry has become rather popular courtesy the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani franchise. And he had been using his popularity to try and make a difference by being a part of the Punjab Cultural Advisory Council.



PHOTO: TWITTER/ VASAY CHAUDHRY

However, as per his Twitter account, his efforts haven't translated. "I have been a part of the cultural advisory council (Punjab) and more specifically, the film sub committee (along with Mr Shaan, Syed Noor and Rashid Saab) for the last three months. This committee was formed by the minister for Culture. During this time we offered multiple suggestions," Vasay began.

1/1 I have been a part of the cultural advisory council (Punjab) more specifically the Film sub committee(along with Mr.Shaan,Syed Noor and Rashid kh Sb )since last 3 months.This committee was formed by the minister for Culture.
During this time We offered multiple suggestions

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

The screenwriter went on to share that one of the suggestions was offering medical services to veteran artists. "I'm pleased to share that by the grace of God and support from the Punjab Chief Minister, health cards are now being issued to artists across the province."

1/2 some of which are as follows
1)offering medical services to veteran artists.
Im pleased to share that by the grace of god & support from CM punjab, Health cards are now being issued to artists across the province.

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

He added that he personally proposed that the committee introduce a Lahore Film Festival with participants from various countries. "It was also suggested that a film authority be formed in Punjab offering benefits (subsidies, permissions, etc) to help film production and the revival of the film industry within Punjab."

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2) I also suggested to introduce a Lahore Film Festival with participants from various countries.
3)It was also suggested that a film authority be formed in Punjab offering benefits (subsidies,permissions etc)to help film production & revival of the film industry in Punjab.

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

Furthermore, suggestions to restructure the tax system on cinemas in the province were made along with a a motion to "curtail the cinema mafia (comprising of ideas/suggestions to benefit the Pakistani film producers so they can produce more films)."

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4) Re structuring of the Taxes on Cinemas in Punjab along with suggestions to curtail the cinema mafia.( comprising of ideas/suggestions to benefit the Pakistani film Producers so they can produce more films )

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

Many users were probably a bit confused to see Vasay churn out tweet after tweet regarding this matter. So why was he doing so? "The reason I mentioned all these things is because I feel a moral obligation even if it's in the capacity of an advisor. I believe that I'm accountable for my performance because it's the tax payers' money, which was utilised in those long sessions and meetings."

1/5 ..the reason i mentioned all these things because I feel a moral obligation even if it's in the capacity of an advisor as i believe that i'm accountable for my performance because its the tax payers money which was utilised in those long sessions & meetings.

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

What came next was quite surprising. "Having said that, I will be stepping down from the Cultural Advisory Council as there is no point in sitting around when the carefully and passionately thought out paperwork is not being forwarded or implemented for reasons best known to the cultural ministry. Pakistan Zindabad."

1/6 having said that I will be stepping down frm the cultural advisory council as there is No point in sitting around when the carefully & passionately thought out paperwork is Not being forwarded or implemented for reasons best known to the Cultural ministry.
Pakistan Zindabad

— vasay chaudhry (@vasaych) January 13, 2019

Some users responded to the actor's post, stating that he needs to be patient. " Everything will be looked after! So many challenges to overcome by this government, try not to pressurise it." Another stated, "Chaudhry sahab, not much can be accomplished in the first 100 days of governance. Be patient and let the machinery work for sometime and do what you feel is right."

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