Decision to ban Pak actors should be taken by right authority:

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Dec 13 2016 | 2:22 PM IST
Filmmaker Vikas Bahl believes decision to ban actors from across the border should be taken by the "right authority" and not by any other body.
Recently, superstar Shah Rukh Khan met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his residence here, in connection with his film "Raees" which features Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.
MNS has in the past objected to casting of Pakistani actors in Bollywood movies citing the neighbouring country's involvement in terrorist attacks in India.
When asked if this issue concerns filmmakers, Vikas told reporters last night, "I just think that any of these decisions which are being taken, should be taken by the right authority. I think it's not being taken by the right authority and people are having to follow those decisions, which I am not in agreement with."
The "Queen" director said it is wrong if people make their own rules and then others have to follow it.
"If the right authority is taking the decision with the larger perspective and if they think it is for good for both the countries, then one should follow them. But I don't think people can just get up from anywhere, make their little decisions and the whole country has to follow it."
Earlier in October, the MNS had staged high-voltage protests against the release of filmmaker Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
Shah Rukh had previously run into trouble for the release of "My Name is Khan" in 2010, with Shiv Sena, opposing its screening then.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 13 2016 | 2:22 PM IST

Next Story