Entertainment Report :
Although the government issued directives regarding the set of rules and regulations to be imposed during the countrywide strict lockdown from July 1 to 7, there has been no mention of the production stage activities for the entertainment industry. As a result, concerned people like directors, producers and actors are dwelling in dilemma whether to continue with the shooting or not. Basically Eid is a busy time for the people of the industry as they release a significant number of productions at that time. Therefore, days before the holiday mark the busiest schedule for these people. Amid all the fears of surging Covid-19 infection and its ramification, the all-out shutdown this time is going to come into effect just 20 days prior to Eid-ul-Azha leaving many in conundrums. While talking with the President of the Directors’ Guild and noted director and actor Salauddin Lavlu, he said, “A strict lockdown at the time of our peak working hours for Eid production will cause major impediments in shooting plan. Besides, the notification did not mention anything about shooting so we are still undecided as to how to proceed. We have, however, spoken with the Information Minister and urged him to ask the DMP to refrain from stopping production house vehicles. We had been working in compliance with the Covid-19 safety protocols which we plan to carry on in the future as well. Since there is no restriction or ban on media activities during the lockdown, there shouldn’t be any ban on filming for the entertainment industry either. Just like the news, dramas are also an integral part of our television industry. We are part of media and so I hope the Minister will accept our request.”
