FICCI 2008 : Chopra Comes Down Hard On Vandalism Against Censored Movies

FICCI 2008 : Chopra Comes Down Hard On Vandalism Against Censored Movies
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FICCI Frames 2008, the annual convention of the media and entertainment industry got underway in Mumbai today. The three-day event will cover the entire gamut of media and entertainment like films, TV, radio, digital entertainment, animation, gaming, visual effects, etc. Over 1,500 delegates are expected to attend the convention.

The highlight of the first day was Yashraj Films head, veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra, who came down hard on political opposition and vandalism against censored movies. Without naming his own 'Aaja Nachle' and UTV's 'Jodhaa Akbar', both victims of vandalism. Chopra asked the Information And Broadcasting Ministry officials to consult the Supreme Court and work out a plan of action against rogue organisations indulging in acts vandalism.

The secretary in the I&B Ministry Asha Swarup assured Yash Chopra of necessary action and also regretted the unnecessary and unlawful protests against both 'Aaja Nachle' and 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

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