Nueplex and Atrium cinemas in Karachi have ceased the screening of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan-starer “Pink”.
“To express solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan, the Management of Nueplex Cinemas has decided to stop the screening of Indian films with immediate effect. We will keep our patrons informed of further developments in this matter,” Super Cinema wrote in a Facebook post late last night.
The message also said the protest would continue until Indo-Pak relations normalise and the Indian government offers a level playing field to Pakistani films and complete protection to Pakistani artists. These cinemas are currently running Pakistani and Hollywood films.
Super Cinema owner Khorem Gultasab said he has already stopped screening any Indian films at his facilities. “We didn’t wait for an official declaration by exhibitors. From Friday onwards, no Bollywood film will be screened at Super Cinemas for at least two weeks to show solidarity with our actors and our military,” Gultasab said.
On Thursday, Indian film producers passed a resolution banning anyone from Pakistan from working in films being made in India. The move was announced by IMPPA President T.P. Aggarwal.
