Weeks ago actress Naila Jaffery posted a video asking the government for royalties for artists as she struggles to pay for her Cancer treatment. Following that many celebrities took to social media that this was their right. The movement has garnered grip as celebrities have started to post on Instagram and Twitter to demand royalties for artists.
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Zara Noor Abbas further wrote, “In every industry, there are some rules. Some laws. Let’s have it set in ours too. Let’s acknowledge the ones who ENTERTAIN you on the COST of their lives.”
He further added, “In the words of Irshad Kamil, ‘sadda haq, aithe rakh.”
Kubra also said “Not Just actors. Writers, musicians, directors.. and soo many more… In the passing years.. we’ve seen some of our seniors who have ruled the industry request respect when it should’ve been their Right. There are rules and regulations that set a well run system and it’s high time we implement them so that our industry can run as smoothly as it should. Every artist deserves that.”
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