The performing arts council in Lahore has decided to ban all song and dance performances based on Indian films because of the presence of 'vulgarity' in them and to promote only classical dances in Pakistani theatre.The decision of the Lahore Arts Council (Lac) has, however, infuriated producers and artistes who believe the council was trying to damage their business, the Express Tribune reported.The decision was made to facilitate quality theatre, a council spokesperson said.Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ahmad, chairman of the Commercial Theatre Producers' Association, said: 'How many films are made in Pakistan annually? From the handful that are made, how many have songs that we can use in our plays?''If we don't have performances on Indian songs, and cannot include any dance performances other than classical dance, then what are we left with,' he said.'Some artistes and producers don't follow certain moral standards when including dance performances in their plays,...
- 2/17/2011
- Filmicafe
The performing arts council in Lahore has decided to ban all song and dance performances based on Indian films because of the presence of .vulgarity. in them and to promote only classical dances in Pakistani theatre.<div></div><div>The decision of the Lahore Arts Council (Lac) has, however, infuriated producers and artistes who believe the council was trying to damage their business, the Express Tribune reported.</div><div></div><div>The decision was made to facilitate quality theatre, a council spokesperson said.</div><div></div><div>Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ahmad, chairman of the Commercial Theatre Producers. Association, said: .How many films are made in Pakistan annually? From the handful that are made, how many have songs that we can use in our plays?.</div><div></div><div>.If we don.t have performances on Indian songs, and cannot include any dance performances other than classical dance, then what are we left with,. he said.</div><div></div><div>.Some artistes and producers don.t follow certain moral standards when...
- 2/16/2011
- Filmicafe
Bollywood song and dance sequences have been banned by a performing arts council in Pakistan. The Lahore Arts Council made the decision to ban Indian film performances on account of their "vulgar" content, Hindustan Times reports. Speaking about the change, Pakistani artist Usman Peerzada commented: "Quite often, the dance performances in these commercial theatre productions are vulgar. The performances have no theme or relevance. "It's better to ban such (more)...
- 2/16/2011
- by By Steven Baker
- Digital Spy
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