Bollywood was made to flourish in Pakistan: PM Khan
Lahore, 27th September: Pakistan government is all set to introduce a new film policy to assist producers and filmmakers in the entertainment industry.
According to reports from The Current, Prime Minister Imran Khan, who chaired a meeting on the matter, remarked that foreign content, particularly Bollywood was allowed to flourish in Pakistan.
Senator Faisal Javed spoke exclusively to The Current and commented that the previous governments have done nothing to improve Pakistan Film Industry, which resulted in its deterioration.
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As a result, there was an onslaught of foreign content that impacted the youth’s upbringing and compromised their moral values.
During the meeting, PM Khan said that it is the present government’s priority to promote Pakistan’s unique identity locally and globally, and acquainting the youth with cultural heritage.
Addressing the Motorway Rape Incident, Prime Minister said that the indecent content and obscenity shown in Bollywood films has increased sex crimes in Delhi.
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“New Delhi has become the ‘rape capital’ of the world due to obscenity in Bollywood,” said PM Imran. “Compare the movies made in India 40 years ago to the movies being made now. Look at the impact of those movies.”
Senator Javed further said that the film industry will now be given the status of an industry and that Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa has prepared a very detailed film policy keeping all the stakeholders in mind.
He said that the policy will be introduced in the coming months. It is pertinent to mention here that this is the first time such a policy is being introduced.
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Senator Faisal Javed shared on his Twitter account and praised the move by Gen (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa in making a plan for the revival of the entertainment industry.
Indeed it was a fantastic presentation @AsimSBajwa Welldone!! Great plan ahead.
insha'ALLAH our film will revive as we have
immense talent and we look forward to some great collaborations. Get ready producers, writers, actors and directors as together we promote Pakistan!!!! https://t.co/un6hOODbdy— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) September 19, 2020
He wrote, “Our films will revive as we have immense talent and we look forward to some great collaborations. Get ready producers, writers, actors and directors as together we promote Pakistan!”
The film industry had declined to this level because previous governments had done nothing to promote it.
A comprehensive, effective and useful policy for revival of the film industry is getting implemented soon, which would benefit our culture, national narrative & tourism. https://t.co/un6hOODbdy— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) September 18, 2020
He also revealed on his Twitter handle that the film industry had declined to this level because previous governments had done nothing to promote it. A comprehensive, effective and useful policy for revival of the film industry is getting implemented soon, which would benefit our culture, national narrative & tourism.”
The premier had also directed Lt Gen (R) Asim Bajwa to work on a comprehensive strategy to cleanse Pakistani dramas and films of indecency and vulgarity.
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Recent reports revealed that Asim Bajwa is already in talks with the TV drama writers and producers to change the trend of Pakistani film-making from its current Bollywood-style to what countries like Turkey and Iran are doing.
Meanwhile, famous media personalities welcomed the government’s initiative and thanked PM Khan and Gen Asim Bajwa for their support.
Actor Shaan Shahid shared on his Twitter handle:
Dear PM @ImranKhanPTI thankyou for your initiative to promote and rebuild Pakistani film industry. We always believed this day will come when we work together to bring pride , values and our cultural power back on the right track . @AsimSBajwa thankyou for your support as well.🇵🇰
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) September 18, 2020
Singer Shehzad Roy wrote:
I remember you talked about it so passionately, it makes me so happy that you took it up so quickly . Please look into opening and expansion of cinemas too. Thousands of livelihoods depend on it . 🙏👍 https://t.co/K0Z6wTJ8Gm
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) September 19, 2020
Actor-director Nabeel Qureshi said:
Best news !!!!! https://t.co/Lpq1mi37A6
— Nabeel Qureshi (@nabeelqureshi) September 18, 2020
‘Mushk’ actress Urwa Hocane said:
Thankyou PM @ImranKhanPTI & @AsimSBajwa ! This was much needed for our Pakistan Film Industry ! 🇵🇰 https://t.co/zVuWKhU4T7
— URWA TUL WUSQUA HOCANE (@VJURWA) September 19, 2020
Acot-producer Humayun Saeed shared on his Twitter:
Thank you @AsimSBajwa for your continued support as well for this cause. The Pakistan film industry has waited a long time for this moment. Thrilled, excited and absolutely ready to contribute to the industry's progress
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) September 18, 2020
Singer-actor Farhan Saeed also took to his Twitter account:
Great initiative and much needed! Pakistan's cinema will see new heights! The best way to promote pakistans real image globally and promote our culture is through cinema.@ImranKhanPTI thankyou for taking this but Pakistan's music industry also needs your attention. https://t.co/XGvd1t6HaS
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) September 20, 2020
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