Peaceful Release of Pathaan without Opposition; Producer Guild Thanks State Governments

Mumbai: The success of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan is a slap on the face of the boycott brigade, who wanted to stop its screening. It is setting new box-office records. At this juncture, the Producers Guild of India has issued a statement to thank the state governments of the country for ensuring the peaceful release of Pathaan.

The official statement by the Producers Guild of India said, “Producers Guild of India thanks all state governments for ensuring peaceful release of historic blockbuster Pathaan across India! Tens of thousands of hardworking people make up the Hindi film industry and the larger content producing fraternity for television and streaming services. The industry generates employment, contributes to the country’s economy and is among the most powerful and effective purveyors of India’s soft power across the world.”

It further added, “The Producers Guild of India is deeply grateful to all the state governments for maintaining law and order, and ensuring peaceful release of the historic blockbuster Pathaan across India! Your efforts in safeguarding the sanctity of cinema so that it can entertain India and Indians has boosted the confidence of the Indian film industry.”

“The industry has existed and grown exponentially for over a century and we are among the few countries where homegrown content still dominates. This has been made possible by one thing and one thing alone – the patronage of millions of film lovers across the length and breadth of our great country. Pathaan’s success is one of hope, one that makes us believe that the power of love can triumph over everything. We share this moment of victory with you all. Thank you for making this happen. thank you for being the enabler of history being scripted in India. #SeeYouAtTheMovies,” was the last portion of the statement.