Good News- Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films

[Zibago]

This year Pakistani movies have done better boxoffice then Indian ones, @Zibago can you confirm this? Which was unthinkable few years ago. Pakistani movies always will have edge because of local culture which you can relate to.

Less to do with culture more to do with revenue

 

[MilSpec]

Amen, hope it actually comes into effect.

Pakistan who are suffering swear current account deficit is spending forex on soft core p0rn of enemy country who banned Pakistani media, movies and artists, that's simply height of stupidity, It should have been banned years ago. Bollywood lovers should download the pirated copies and can watch at their homes.

I favored a ban years ago so do I now.

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/poll...indian-media-in-pakistan.287972/#post-4958431

 

[Peshwa]

It’s always Pakistan’s decision afterall.
Their country, their laws....ban it! It’s your right!

 

[Chashm e Pakistan]

Indian govt. does not allow to screen our dramas and films in India. Lot of Indians want to watch our content but their govt. is not allowing. As a response we should ban their content.
Our content is very popular in India because entire family can watch.

 

[war&peace]

Amen, hope it actually comes into effect.

Until you do this along with a few more things, no amount of supplications will change the course of events.

Indian govt. does not allow to screen our dramas and films in India. Lot of Indians want to watch our content but their govt. Is not allowing. As a response we should ban their content.
Our content is very popular in India because entire family can watch.

Regardless of what India govt does, we should have our own policies.

 

[Chashm e Pakistan]

Until you do this along with a few more things, no amount of supplications will change the course of events.


Regardless of what India govt does, we should have our own policies.

I just consider this as business point of view. If they allow to screen our movies then we should allow otherwise ban. Simple logic.

Our channels should be aired in India. If not then we should ban all Indian tv channels. Indians know very well that Pakistan content will be block buster in India that's why they will not allow our content to be shown in India. Many Bollywood songs to script is copy of pakistani content. Their masses feel attraction towards Urdu language. In my opinion, this should be our logic that allow our content and we will allow urs ( only good content). By the way Bollywood is crap.

 

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Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films
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Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films
By Adnan Lodhi
Published: October 12, 2018
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LAHORE: Pakistan has seen numerous Bollywood films being banned for various reasons. Whether it was on Eid or due to a film’s content, our censor boards don’t hold back when it comes to disallowing the screening of Indian content.

Padman, Veere Di Wedding, Mulk and Raazi were among those that didn’t see the light of day in the country. Even Raees, Mahira Khan’s Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan was banned.

PHOTO: BUSINESS OF CINEMA

Although Indian films bring in a lot of revenue for local stakeholders (case in point: Sanju), the Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) has demanded a ban on the release of all Indian films in the country.

Senior representative PFPA, Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran, told The Express Tribune, “If Indian stake holders and organisations can take a stand and do everything for the welfare of their industry, then why can’t we? They have banned our artists and films in the past so what’s stopping us?”

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ATIF ASLAM

PFPA proceeded in writing a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, requesting him to take the necessary steps and make a decision on the matter. The association believes that, for the sake of our local film industry, the government should impose the said ban. If this is not carried out, local cinema owners will continue to prioritise Bollywood films over local ones.

“We have struggled for the welfare of our local film industry and this is why we decided to contact Imran Khan. We are hopeful that he will listen to us and impose the ban,” shared Kamran.

PHOTO: HINDUSTAN TIMES

PFPA has previously been active in persuading past government tenures for the implementation of the same ban. However, its efforts have not always been fruitful. Nonetheless, it continues to remain adamant as members of the association truly believe that the local film industry suffers because of the release of Indian films. They also suggest that the crisis that hit Pakistan’s film industry was because of Bollywood films infiltrating theatres across the nation. A petition for a ban against Indian films has been submitted to Lahore High Court.

“We are lucky enough to be in a position to make such bold requests for the well-being of local films. It is great to see that the business of film-making has restarted in Pakistan and we should do everything we can to support this. The last six years have proved that we are more than capable of holding our own.”

PHOTO: PUBLICITY

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan has two groups of people, in terms of audiences. While there are many in favour of local films, others prefer Indian ones. The latter also include stakeholders of digital cinemas within Pakistan and according to them, a ban on Bollywood movies will disturb their business and discourage investors, resulting in decreasing revenue. Therefore, they disagree with the ban and oppose PFPA’s idea.

“PFPA should accept the reality and instead of writing letters to Imran Khan, they should take positive steps for the revival of the industry and the production of more films,” stated a senior member of the Pakistan Film Exhibitors Association. “There are various senior film producers within PFPA that no longer work and it’s funny to see them demand bans when they can’t even produce ten films a year. They have to understand that Bollywood films have a massive viewership and this brings in a lot of revenue.”

PHOTO: KOI MOI

Keeping everyone in mind, Kamran explains how they have provided two options for the authorities to choose from. “We have given a choice of two possibilities: Either they impose a complete ban on Indian films, or they make an active effort in prioritising local content. The latter entails increased promotion of local films as well as more screen time and shows within cinema halls.”

Kamran further provided that the association is planning a meeting with Khan so the members can express their concerns properly.

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Edited by Ramsha Vistro

https://tribune.com.pk/story/182409...ssociation-demands-complete-ban-indian-films/

Good news, I completely agree with banning Indian films. @django @war&peace @Cookie Monster @xyxmt @Indus Pakistan

Cheers.

 

[Kambojaric]

Go for it. When domestic movies were not being produced there was at least some argument for allowing foreign movies. Now with Pakistani cinema growing again, at least in the domestic market they need to be given preferential treatment.

 

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THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE > LIFE & STYLE > FILM

Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films
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Pakistan Film Producers Association demands complete ban on Indian films
By Adnan Lodhi
Published: October 12, 2018
2SHARES
SHARE TWEET EMAIL

PHOTO: HINDUSTAN TIMES

LAHORE: Pakistan has seen numerous Bollywood films being banned for various reasons. Whether it was on Eid or due to a film’s content, our censor boards don’t hold back when it comes to disallowing the screening of Indian content.

Padman, Veere Di Wedding, Mulk and Raazi were among those that didn’t see the light of day in the country. Even Raees, Mahira Khan’s Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan was banned.

PHOTO: BUSINESS OF CINEMA

Although Indian films bring in a lot of revenue for local stakeholders (case in point: Sanju), the Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) has demanded a ban on the release of all Indian films in the country.

Senior representative PFPA, Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran, told The Express Tribune, “If Indian stake holders and organisations can take a stand and do everything for the welfare of their industry, then why can’t we? They have banned our artists and films in the past so what’s stopping us?”

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ATIF ASLAM

PFPA proceeded in writing a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, requesting him to take the necessary steps and make a decision on the matter. The association believes that, for the sake of our local film industry, the government should impose the said ban. If this is not carried out, local cinema owners will continue to prioritise Bollywood films over local ones.

“We have struggled for the welfare of our local film industry and this is why we decided to contact Imran Khan. We are hopeful that he will listen to us and impose the ban,” shared Kamran.

PHOTO: HINDUSTAN TIMES

PFPA has previously been active in persuading past government tenures for the implementation of the same ban. However, its efforts have not always been fruitful. Nonetheless, it continues to remain adamant as members of the association truly believe that the local film industry suffers because of the release of Indian films. They also suggest that the crisis that hit Pakistan’s film industry was because of Bollywood films infiltrating theatres across the nation. A petition for a ban against Indian films has been submitted to Lahore High Court.

“We are lucky enough to be in a position to make such bold requests for the well-being of local films. It is great to see that the business of film-making has restarted in Pakistan and we should do everything we can to support this. The last six years have proved that we are more than capable of holding our own.”

PHOTO: PUBLICITY

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan has two groups of people, in terms of audiences. While there are many in favour of local films, others prefer Indian ones. The latter also include stakeholders of digital cinemas within Pakistan and according to them, a ban on Bollywood movies will disturb their business and discourage investors, resulting in decreasing revenue. Therefore, they disagree with the ban and oppose PFPA’s idea.

“PFPA should accept the reality and instead of writing letters to Imran Khan, they should take positive steps for the revival of the industry and the production of more films,” stated a senior member of the Pakistan Film Exhibitors Association. “There are various senior film producers within PFPA that no longer work and it’s funny to see them demand bans when they can’t even produce ten films a year. They have to understand that Bollywood films have a massive viewership and this brings in a lot of revenue.”

PHOTO: KOI MOI

Keeping everyone in mind, Kamran explains how they have provided two options for the authorities to choose from. “We have given a choice of two possibilities: Either they impose a complete ban on Indian films, or they make an active effort in prioritising local content. The latter entails increased promotion of local films as well as more screen time and shows within cinema halls.”

Kamran further provided that the association is planning a meeting with Khan so the members can express their concerns properly.

Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.

Edited by Ramsha Vistro

https://tribune.com.pk/story/182409...ssociation-demands-complete-ban-indian-films/

Good news, I completely agree with banning Indian films. @django @war&peace @Cookie Monster @xyxmt @Indus Pakistan

I agree... Bollywood leads to a rape culture.

It teaches frustrated Indian men to be rapists and promotes an inferiority complex by showing bleached whiter women...

In every Bollywood dance sequence all the whiter skinned women are at the front and the darker ones in the back... Why is that?.... When in reality over 99.999% of Indian women are dark skinned.

Bollywood = Rape!

 

[Samurai_assassin]

Considering the up serge by Bollywood in making war themed films dipicting victory over Pakistan again and again such films should be banned. Indians actually believe their Sunny Deol is enough to take in an entire regiment if the Pak army.

 

[The BrOkEn HeArT]

Lol. Again.
When you can't compete, ban it.
Pakistanis moive lovers has emotional and cultural attachment with bollywood.
Ban will be never successful. You can ban some particular moives but banning the whole bollywood will be the reason of collapsing cinema in Pakistan.
Banning bollywood moives in Pakistan is less concern for bollywood as it has already find a big market in its neighbour China.
Chinese are loving bollywood moives.

 

[Skyliner]

What to think about it... do it ASAP

 

[Imran Khan]

man let the people decide what they want to watch

 

[A.A. Khan]

Pakistani artists have been suffering for 2 years now. They are banned in India for being PAkistani nationals and have to compete with indian conetent locally. Cinemaowners are greedy jerks. IF Censor board screws the distributor they can't do a thing. Censor board has been allowing indian films normally for few months now. This should be stopped and tv content in Pakistan which is the real problem should be addressed also. Indian content is not of same quantity as pre-2016 but still it is more then permissible limit for foreign content as per PEMRA. Indian content should be banned across the board.

 

[BATMAN]

It’s always Pakistan’s decision afterall.


If Pakistan was a country, they didn't to request for legislation to block flight of forex to a state which daily carry out strikes in Pakistan.
Look at India, they would kill any one without asking questioning the person who is sending money to Pakistan.