Abu Aleeha, currently one of the most successful film directors in Pakistan, known for his films such as Taxali Gate, Super Punjabi, and Javed Iqbal, has mastered the art of producing films on a small budget while achieving financial success. Recently, he appeared as a guest on The Wire podcast, where he discussed the past and future of Pakistan’s film industry.
Abu Aleeha Reveals the Truth Behind the Bollywood Film Ban
During the podcast, Abu Aleeha shared his views on the impact of the ban on Indian films and how it has affected cinemas. He criticized the decision, stating that banning Indian films led to a decline in cinema footfall, which he deemed a poor choice for the industry. He clarified that the ban was not actually imposed by the Pakistani government but was a response to actions taken by India.
Abu Aleeha Reveals the Truth Behind the Bollywood Film Ban
According to Aleeha, it was India that stopped sending Bollywood films to Pakistan, choosing not to appoint any distributors here. He also mentioned that India banned Pakistani artists and talent from working in their country, prompting Pakistan to retaliate by halting the release of Bollywood films as a countermeasure.
