“I refuse to live in the fear created by blind fanatics that you cannot have a conversation with your PM or question him or expect from him.”
The Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India recently announced that it won't release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in single screen theatres across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa, as it stars Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
NDTV reports that nearly 450 cinema owners have supported this decision. The decision comes in the wake of ongoing clashes between India and Pakistan post-Uri attacks.
Dharma Productions
"Today, the meeting of Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India took place and it was decided that keeping in mind the patriotic feelings and the national interest of our country, we request all our members and exhibitors to refrain from screening movies which have involvement of any Pakistani artist, technicians, directors, music directors etc. We are also in the process of requesting other associations connected with the film industry to support the sentiments in the best interest of our nation."