Mahira Khan made her debut in Bollywood in a movie, “Raees” with King Khan. The movie was certified by the Censor board fit for the viewers to watch on the big screens. It was released by the distributor for exhibition all across the country. The production team and actors had great expectations for the box office. But their hopes were dashed by the establishment’s order stopping its release.
Earlier the federal government had granted permission for Indian movies exhibition. The latest ban is quite distressing for the cinema lovers as it is the cheapest entertainment in the town to watch movies. Cine goers get real enjoyment watching the movies in cinema. It is disturbing for people and actors not to be able to watch their work of art. They want appreciation of their work. They get their bread & butter by producing movies meant for the audience, not for the storage boxes to be kept in the archives. The revival of Pakistani cinema also depends on the exhibition of the movies.
There is no reason the completed movies remain packed and stored in boxes. The government must adopt a uniform policy for the entertainment industry. This ambivalent attitude kills the Film Industry. We condemn this duplicity of action. It sends a wrong message to the people attached with the industry.
It is the responsibility of the government to provide opportunity for entertainment to the public. Mahira Khan’s fans had to return home in great disappointment after getting refunds for the tickets I appeal to the concerned authorities to allow the exhibition of “Raees” in the cinemas without further delay.
Anon
Lahore
