{"id":246186,"date":"2020-01-17T13:25:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T08:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=246186"},"modified":"2020-01-17T13:25:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T08:25:53","slug":"sarmad-khoosat-reveals-he-is-still-getting-threats-over-zindagi-tamasha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/sarmad-khoosat-reveals-he-is-still-getting-threats-over-zindagi-tamasha\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarmad Khoosat Reveals He is Still Getting Threats over Zindagi Tamasha"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the Sarmad Khoosat’s international award-winning film ‘Zindagi Tamasha<\/em><\/strong>‘ was cleared for release by the Censor Board of Film Censors a second time, the group trying to have the film flagged wasn’t too happy. Now they’re fussing and hustling to try to get the film flagged again.<\/p>\n

Sarmad Khoosat explained that as a law-abiding citizen, he trusted the law and has already submitted his film for review to Censor Board of Film Censors twice. Even then, a particular group is hell bent on keeping Zindagi Tamasha<\/em><\/strong> off-screens.<\/p>\n

“As a law abiding citizen and with full conviction that there is nothing offensive or malicious in the film, in response I submitted the film for another review to the censor board. I was cleared once again with a few cuts to appease the complaints.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/KhoosatSarmad\/status\/1217818381149229062<\/p>\n

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The Manto<\/em><\/strong> creator penned an open letter to the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff, Minister of Information, and Pakistanis,<\/p>\n

The writer pleaded that despite all his contributions to theater, film, and drama. Despite Zindagi Tamasha<\/em><\/strong> being the first feature film to bring home an award from an international film festival<\/a>, a certain group is trying to keep his film off-screens.<\/p>\n

A trailer is supposed to be enticing and pique interests. A trailer is not supposed to give away any hints about the actual plot. Sarmad Khoosat revealed the movie’s actual themes are far from offensive.<\/p>\n

“Zindagi Tamasha is a reflection of it’s setting. My team and I explored themes of gender constructs, class division, and complex human experiences. There was never any intention to attack to point fingers at or humiliate any individual or institution”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Will the State Submit to Troublemakers?<\/h3>\n

The Humsafar<\/em><\/strong> director writes that he knows this ‘complainant group’ will now resort to pressure tactics to get what they want. Yet by doing so, they’re the ones undermining the law and a state institution.<\/p>\n

Still, they’re not being reprimanded. People need to be given a clear message that their liberties end when the rights of another citizen begin.<\/p>\n

“My team and I are bring bullied and pressured but also because this series of episodes undermines a state institution like the Censor Board of Censor Films and strips it of its authority and stature.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Baaghi<\/em> <\/strong>director called for Pakistanis addressed in the letter to stand with law and liberty. Buckling under the pressure of those desecrating that very law would be rewarding such bad behavior.<\/p>\n

“Space for rational and artistic thinking and expression\u00a0 must not be annexed by a few troublemakers for their political ends but I fear this is what will happen if we buckle under this time.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Audience Reactions<\/h3>\n

Sarmad Khoosat’s fans affirm that they support his film.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/durrreeee\/status\/1217825123408994305<\/p>\n

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we support you!<\/p>\n

— H. Rabbani (@SMH_Rabbani) January 16, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n