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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About time. Actors and producers must get royalties for their hard work. That's no favour, it's their right #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/2hJZruLzCf
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) April 18, 2021
Its time to play fair. #GiveRoyaltiesToArtists pic.twitter.com/XHErSTIQZZ
— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 18, 2021
In tough times, solidarity is the force. We stand together, hand in hand. #giveroyaltiestoartists pic.twitter.com/BWyuOGFOVQ
— Asad Siddiqui (@AsadSiddiqui_) April 18, 2021
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Zara Noor Abbas further wrote, “In every industry, there are some rules. Some laws. Letās have it set in ours too. Letās acknowledge the ones who ENTERTAIN you on the COST of their lives.”
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He further added, “In the words of Irshad Kamil, ‘sadda haq, aithe rakh.”
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Kubra also said “Not Just actors. Writers, musicians, directors.. and soo many more… In the passing years.. weāve seen some of our seniors who have ruled the industry request respect when it shouldāve been their Right. There are rules and regulations that set a well run system and itās high time we implement them so that our industry can run as smoothly as it should. Every artist deserves that.”
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