Karachi: Akshay Kumar's "Padman", which
deals the issue of menstrual hygiene, has been banned in
Pakistan.
The country's Federal Censor Board has refused to give
its nod for the release of the R Balki-directed film, which
also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor in pivotal roles.
"We can't allow our film distributors to import films
which are against our traditions and culture," FCB member
Ishaq Ahmed said.
The members of Punjab Film Censor Board also refused to
watch the film saying it is based on a "taboo subject" and
outrightly rejected any clearance certificate to it.
"We can't allow the screening of films on taboo subjects
in our cinemas as it is not in our culture, society or even
religion," a member said.
Well-known Pakistani filmmaker Syed Noor said that there
was a need to speak to the local film distributors and
exhibitors about the films they import from other countries.
"Not only this film 'Padman' but I think even 'Padmaavat'
should not have been released in Pakistan as it portrays
Muslims in a very negative light," Noor said.
PTI
