Johar urged the government to allow the functioning of cinema halls in a social media post, which read, “We urge the Delhi government to allow cinema halls to operate. Social distancing norms are being followed in comparison to cinema halls.” Better ability to ensure a clean environment while maintaining other out-of-home settings.”
We urge the Delhi government to allow cinema halls to operate. Cinemas have better ability to ensure hygiene… https://t.co/h8xvd5GDh5
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1640873371000
This post was shortly followed by the same request by the Producers Guild of India, stating that cinema halls provide a safe space for the audience.
We urge the Delhi government to allow cinema halls to operate. Cinemas have better ability to ensure hygiene… https://t.co/mn91iyftPC
— Producers Guild of India (@producers_guild) 1640849529000
However, KJo is facing criticism for this post and netizens have slammed him saying, “Someone please tell him he is talking about humans. It’s only about cinemas being equipped.” I don’t. It’s about humans who will build crowds starting from their homes. For theaters, and beyond! Ah! I wish the privileged were a little more widespread.”
“Can be seen at the cinema There, but people will die when infection rates rise and oxygen runs out,” read a tweet.
Another commented, “Be kind…”
No brother, ppl’s life > Bollywood any day https://t.co/8ppqyOwV5L
— (@divyamad) 1640874219000
Collection >> lives. https://t.co/JFeGXu0GMH
— Gaurav (@whyisgauravvvvv) 1640878033000
Has he lost his mind? Please someone tell him he is talking about humans. It’s not just about theaters being equipped… https://t.co/ahUmze5JZ0
— Sakshi Singh Raghuvanshi (@Witness_Sakshi9) 1640882660000
Cinemas can be seen on OT, but people will die when the rate of infection increases and oxygen runs out. Be kind… https://t.co/8fxulUwx7G
— P (@PeriWrites94) 1640884143000
Following a rise in COVID-19 cases due to the emergence of omicron Edition, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal The state government on Tuesday declared a yellow alert, due to which schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms were closed.
Meanwhile, the association also shared the statement that Multiplex Association of India (MAI) had posted on social media earlier in the day.
A delegation of MAI members met Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday and requested his intervention in allowing the reopening of cinemas, citing concerns over films opting for OTT release over theatrical release.
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