Karachi is Altaf Hussain country.Kashi wrote:[url=Aoahttp://tribune.com.pk/story/1217644/consequences-cinemas-deserted-audience-awaits-release-indian-films/]Cinemas deserted as audience awaits release of Indian films[/url]
KARACHI:
It would be an understatement to say that boycotting Indian films has had a huge blow on Pakistani cinemas. Where Bollywood contributed 60% to 70% of the overall cinema business, local and Hollywood films have not been able to sustain it on their own, with the exception of three major Eid releases. The situation has been frustrating for audiences and exhibitors alike, and cinema parking lots have never been emptier than they are nowadays.
Speaking with The Express Tribune, Atrium Cinemas managing director Nadeem Mandviwalla said, “I would not say there has been a loss, but yes, business is low. Fewer people are coming to cinemas these days.” However, he expected the business to pick up once new films are released.
Gultasab agreed, saying, “About 80% of the calls we receive inquire about Indian films. That’s about 3,000 people and they all want to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. It’s about the quality of the films. They don’t care if it’s Bollywood, Hollywood or a Pakistani film. If it’s a good film, they’ll watch it,” he said. “But most of the films we produce aren’t good enough, case in point being Abdullah – The Final Witness, which was released on October 28. It totally bombed with only 10-14 people in a 300-seat hall!”
they won't watch a pakjabi movie even if you paid them cash money to watch it.