Recently, a hot debate has erupted over the screening of foreign films in local theatres which has the Pakistani entertainment industry divided into two groups: one being for the idea and the other being against it.
The debate erupted when the Hollywood movie Dr. Strange replaced Pakistani movies in local theatres during prime time. This being the case despite Pakistani movies having made quite an impact at the box-office with all 5 Eid-ul-Fitr releases doing well.
As a result, directors and producers are protesting with actors and other celebrities also joining the band-wagon. Many have come out in protest of Hollywood movies replacing local movies during prime time, demanding more support for the fragile state of the Pakistani film industry. Meanwhile, an opposing group believes that screening of foreign films provides some necessary healthy competition to local cinema and banning all foreign content is not the route to gaining support for local cinema.
Here are some of the celebs that took to social media to lend their opinions on the matter.
#AmarKhan shared her take on ‘Doctor Strange’ taking over local films in cinemas across Pakistan.
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Meanwhile, #HumaimaMalick also shared her take, urging the industry to have healthy competition.
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Singer and actor #FarhanSaeed lent support to all local filmmakers who are showcasing their movies in theatres across Pakistan.
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#AdnanSiddiqui is also not happy with ‘Doctor Strange’ release in Pakistani cinemas. “The last thing we need when the industry is finally opening up after two years is some foreign film hijacking our screens and relegating us in a corner,” emphasised the actor.
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And #ManshaPasha also weighed in on the debate bringing up the high ticket prices of local films.
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