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“Entertainment Is The Last Thing On People’s Mind Right Now”

“Entertainment Is The Last Thing On People’s Mind Right Now”

Pahlaj Nihalani on why Bollywood producers and distributors would do well to defer the release of their upcoming movies till December 30

“Entertainment Is The Last Thing On People’s Mind Right Now” “Entertainment Is The Last Thing On People’s Mind Right Now”

Pahlaj Nihalani, chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), is no stranger to controversies. In his capacity as the president of an organisation called Movie Image Makers, he has kicked up ano­ther row by asking Bollywood producers and distributors to defer the release of their upcoming movies till December 30 in view of the cash crisis being faced by the average movie goer. In conversation with Giridhar Jha, Nihalani explains why the film makers would do well to pay heed to his advice.

 Why have you asked film makers and distributors to defer the release of their films till December 30?

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