The cross-border tension between tension between India and Pakistan followed by the Uri attacks left the country devasted. It was post the attacks that the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA) took a stand against Pakistani artistes, banned them from working in the Indian film industry and also asked them to leave the country. Following the move, Pakistan theatre owners too imposed a ban on Indian films and decided not to release any Indian films in the theatres there.
However, with Pakistan cinema owners facing loss, they decided to lift the self-imposed ban and release Indian films. The film to release post the ban is lifting is Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam starrer 'Kaabil'. And this has left the makers of 'Kaabil' elated. Talking about the same to a leading daily, Rakesh Roshan said, "I got a call from one of my distributors in Pakistan, Satish Anand, who is currently in India, saying that they all liked 'Kaabil' so much there that they got only 'Kaabil' cleared at the censors."
The filmmaker father further added, "It will be a solo release in Pakistan from tomorrow or day after. They wanted the message of Kaabil given by Hrithik and Yami to spread and reach everyone in Pakistan. It's a very nice step and a historic one towards increasing the friendship between the two countries. I hope it grows bigger every day!"
Confirming the same, The Pakistani distributor Satish Anand said, "Our company, over the last 70 years has released over 600 titles. It gives us great pleasure to restart screening and showing Indian films in Pakistan. This week it will be 'Kaabil' that will spearhead the process. Indeed it would be a historic moment for our people and the film fraternities. 'Kaabil' wakai hi iss kaabil hai, ke chiragh dobara say Roshan kar sakey! Great film from your banner once again. A difficult subject intelligently executed.Kudos to your entire team!"
Isn't the move really historic?!
