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Pemra sends notice to Urdu1 for screening Dangal

Pemra sends notice to Urdu1 for screening Dangal

The censor board had identified certain scenes in the film which were termed “not suitable” for viewing in the country
Updated 07 Sep, 2017

An entertainment channel has been sent a show cause notice by the electronic media regulator for telecasting Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s film Dangal after it was banned from screening in Pakistani cinemas by the Board of Film Censors of Pakistan.

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued the show cause notice to Urdu 1 for violating the Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015 and airing Dangal on Sept 3. The censor board had identified certain content and scenes in the film which were termed “not suitable” for viewing in the country.

The notice has highlighted that some scenes in the movie also violated the Pemra laws and the electronic media code of conduct.

Pemra issued the show cause notice to Urdu 1 for violating the Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015 and airing Dangal on Sept 3
Pemra issued the show cause notice to Urdu 1 for violating the Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015 and airing Dangal on Sept 3

The TV channel’s management has been directed to furnish a reply explaining its position within seven days of the issuance of the notice, that is, on or before Sept 12.

The channel’s chief executive officer has been asked to appear for a personal hearing on the same day and informed that in case of failure to reply within the stipulated period and non-appearance for the hearing, Pemra will have the right to initiate ex parte proceedings.

Meanwhile, the media regulator has received a complaint relating to copyrights violation against another entertainment channel, Film World, for airing Indian films Wanted and Dabangg.

The complaint was submitted by Salman Lalani on behalf of M/s Independent Media Corporation (Geo) against Film World, for illegally broadcasting the two films.

The complainant maintained that Geo had exclusive rights for the feature films and requested Pemra to stop Film World from such violations.

Responding to the complaint, the media regulator forwarded the case to the Council of Complaints, Karachi, for recommendations and dis­posal of the case under provisions of Pemra laws in its upcoming meeting.


Originally published in Dawn, September 7th, 2017

Comments

BlueBear Sep 07, 2017 10:40am
Oh Come on PEMRA is already violating basic traditional norms , where this candle groups and its minions are telecasting cat walks, and it has become common where female TV Anchors journalism wearing sleeveless shirts, trousers uncovered calves. tolerating normal thing where dupatta is not even in the neck , head is a far thing. Is this post internet ERA , welcome to Evolution. and yes PEPRA is violating when movie commercials for PAkistani movies where girls are dancing with uncovered belly in their dress. and shame on these modern pundits and hamayun saeed and candle groups. come on , that blitz on our Pakistani Culture and PEMRA ? does it exist for REAL? i dont see it.
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truth prevails Sep 07, 2017 10:43am
I didnt find any objectionable content in the movie!! Would like to know which scenes are objectionable in Pakistan!!
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Mohammad yaseen Sep 07, 2017 10:49am
I am surprised to read that a certain content /scenes have been identified to be non suitable for viewing across the country. I doubt if the board of censor/PEMRA has done anything about the vulgar advertisements that are being broadcast by all private Channels. If not, then I will humbly request them to wake up and smell the coffee & yes, PLEASE DO UR JOB!
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Omar Sep 07, 2017 10:56am
I dont know what part of the film the censor board finds unsuitable for viewing. Indians being patriotic doesnt lessen our patriotism and doesnt make people Indian. Such a myopic vision keeps our own media from progressing. Instead of making good patriotic media of our own, we are shutting our eyes to others' efforts and not doing anything ourselves. Let our industry compete with other media, let us make quality content. We have the ability to compete and produce great things, but shutting our eyes wont help anyone.
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Shafique rahib khan Sep 07, 2017 11:03am
It's very nice movie, any one can watch it with his family without any hesitation. I can't understand which scenes are objectionable. Most probably, they have objection on the scenes in which a girl wrestles with boy. How funny if it's so.
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Pune-India Sep 07, 2017 11:04am
Dangal is now the highest grossing non-US film in China...Earned 2000 INR (3200 pkr) if they gives the TRP to the channel..then what is the problem..??
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Shahmeer Sep 07, 2017 11:24am
Grow up man and hire some professionals.
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Sandeep Singh Sep 07, 2017 11:29am
What a joke?
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SM Sep 07, 2017 11:30am
Seriously, which part in the film is inappropriate. It is by far my favourite bollywood movie and something which one should encourage children to watch. I understand the complainant grudge for not having the opportunity to broadcast the movie itself , but please do not drag censor in that.
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Lohpurush Sep 07, 2017 11:40am
Many more would have seen on internet. Can pemra bar that.
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KUNAL MAJUMDAR, GURGAON Sep 07, 2017 11:45am
Dangal is such a clean family entertainer (Saw the movie with my wife and 14 year old daughter). What is so objectionable in the movie? Apart from Indians, if people who will enjoy the movie most are the Pakistanis because of the cultural fit. The fact that it was a roaring success in China is altogether a different story.
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Ajay Patil Sep 07, 2017 11:48am
This movie had earned millions of $ in China!! What rubbish??
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sajed syed Sep 07, 2017 11:55am
@Pune-India , yes it grossed in China 3,670 crore Pakistan Rupees
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Nithin Sep 07, 2017 12:04pm
Funny!!! When China has no problem why Pakistan has a problem
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INDIAN Sep 07, 2017 12:10pm
Hahaha BTW it's doing good business in China..
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Freedom Sep 07, 2017 12:11pm
We will never truly be free if we live in a society of censorship.
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KT Sep 07, 2017 12:17pm
Seems woman empowerment brings indigestion to some hypocrites. Those who object should marry female wrestlers then they will understand importance of this movie.
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Deb Sep 07, 2017 12:40pm
Hey,, It's good to see many criticising the move in pakistan.. Same way many people criticized the govt for banning Pak artists.. Future looks bright when people dont get carried away by mean politics.. Cheers
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Babu Sep 07, 2017 12:40pm
Dangal is highest grossing non-US film in China...Earned INR Rs. 1100 CRORES. Film is very supportive of Girl child empowerment.
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vikas Sep 07, 2017 12:41pm
It hasn't got anything to do with modesty and girls fighting. The scene in which the India flag is unfurled and Indian National Anthem is sung amongst others are the scenes which were objectionable. Amir Kahn refused to release this movie in Pakistan as he did not agree to the national anthem being removed.
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Sajjad Sep 07, 2017 12:42pm
Pemra should first focus on controlling channels that air controversial religious material that promotes extremism. I watched dangal with my family that includes my 7 year old daughter. I failed to find anything objectionable. I think Pemra is getting dictation from some seminary in Islamabad. Ouch, is n't that close to their office.
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ramesh Sep 07, 2017 12:45pm
The movie Dangal is neat and clean. Everyone in the family can watch this movie together. No objectionable scene at all. The movie is female-oriented and we, both, India and Pakistan, should encourage our daughters to be independent in life. Otherwise we will never make any progress.
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Srehman Sep 07, 2017 12:46pm
Bunch of hypocrites
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Bhaishab Sep 07, 2017 12:54pm
@Mohammad yaseen PEMRA wanted to remove the Indian national anthem (last shot) to which Amir Khan rightly refused....that is the scene not suitable for Pakistan!
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alex Sep 07, 2017 12:55pm
@Pune-India So whats the point if it is the highest earner indian film. There are many highest earning Pakistani films or dramas which no channel in India will ever dare to air due to fear of violent reaction from Hindu Extremist organizations. Here in Pakistan TV channels are free to air the Indian content, no extremism organization pose any threat to them. If the regulatory body finds something objectionable in the aired Indian content it can issue notice. It is a routine process, still better than India where there is no official ban but due to fear of Hindu extremist organizations no channel dare to air any Pakistani content.
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Texan Sep 07, 2017 01:05pm
How many Pakistani dramas or movies are shown on Indian TV channels!!!
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Karanchi Sep 07, 2017 01:36pm
The complete economy of Pakistan lies in the total income of Bollywood revenues. So let's be frank and chill. Try to digest Truth. Even Total GDP of Pakistan is less than Maharashtra GDP. Cool..
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Feroz Sep 07, 2017 02:30pm
PEMRA must show it is busy to earn its keep. The scene where an Indian wrestler wins a bout was found very very objectionable.
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Sid Sep 07, 2017 10:02pm
@Texan They have to be good too.
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N abidi Sep 08, 2017 01:57am
Pemra needs to understand, Indians movie. Has Indians content! Therefore , it will have their flag, landmarks and culture... All Indians movies has this , in some form...it's there narrative , and they are controlling it ,very well, because they can! The question is why there no Pakistani narrative , in films and art and music, why Pakistan not promoting it?
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Shahnaz Sep 08, 2017 06:04am
What PEMRA should take notice of is the half naked girls dancing with guys on morning shows. Its disgusting. All these morning shows are competing on who can show most skin
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Sarmad Hassan Sep 08, 2017 12:02pm
Kill it from root. There is nothing like objectionable scenes etc, whole movie is objectionable , all movies. No cinema. The home of badness.
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Neil Sep 08, 2017 03:37pm
Actually, it is better than watching cheap scenes in Pakistanis drama serials.
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Sky Sep 10, 2017 09:41am
Dubbing the Chinese movies into Urdu is the only way to stay with Indian content. It is not just about national anthem, there will strong impression in terms of Indian culture, languages, view points. And as Pakistanis are same people, it is quite natural to be influenced very easily.
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