Highlights

  • Pathaan’ was screened illegally in Pakistan
  • SBFC has now taken a strict action
  • Illegal screening may now cause upto three years of imprisonment

Latest news

India's electric vehicle market to reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, says Nitin Gadkari

India's electric vehicle market to reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, says Nitin Gadkari

BJP MPs admitted in RML Hospital ICU with head injuries after scuffle with opposition

BJP MPs admitted in RML Hospital ICU with head injuries after scuffle with opposition

Ravichandran Ashwin's fun time with support staff reminisced by BCCI | Watch

Ravichandran Ashwin's fun time with support staff reminisced by BCCI | Watch

Mallya Calls for Justice Over Excess Debt Recovery and Legal Inconsistencies

Mallya Calls for Justice Over Excess Debt Recovery and Legal Inconsistencies

UK PM Keir Starmer hosts Indian business chiefs to boost investments

UK PM Keir Starmer hosts Indian business chiefs to boost investments

Parliament Protest Melee: Congress claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Parliament Protest Melee: Congress claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Indian Educationist Arun Kapur honoured with Bhutan’s prestigious royal honour ‘Dasho’

Indian Educationist Arun Kapur honoured with Bhutan’s prestigious royal honour ‘Dasho’

Russia claims capture of two new villages in east Ukraine: agencies

Russia claims capture of two new villages in east Ukraine: agencies

‘Pathaan’s illegal screening stopped in Pakistan by Sindh Board of Films Censor

Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’ was screened illegally in Pakistan. The Sindh Board of Films Censor (SBFC) has now taken a strict action and the screening has reportedly been stopped. 

‘Pathaan’s illegal screening stopped in Pakistan by Sindh Board of Films Censor

Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’ released worldwide on January 25 and went on to become a blockbuster. The Siddharth Anand directorial was screened illegally in Pakistan. The Sindh Board of Films Censor (SBFC) has now taken a strict action and the screening, which was being held in the Defense Housing Authority in Karachi, was reportedly stopped.

According to a report in a Pakistani daily, ‘Pathaan’ tickets were being sold online for ₹900 (Pakistani rupee) each. The report also added that these were private screenings being organised by Fireworks Events.

In a report by Dawn, SBFC said, ‘No person shall make or arrange a public or private exhibition of a film by means of cinematograph unless the film has been duly certified for public exhibition by the Board.’ It also said that for those who are screening the films not certified by the board may be liable to pay fines up to Rs100,000 (Pakistani rupee) and up to three years of imprisonment.

Reportedly, most of the theatres which were screening the film ‘Pathaan’ illegally in Pakistan were housefull.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the also stars Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia, John Abraham and Ashutosh Rana.

Also Watch I Grammys 2023: Beyoncé breaks record for most Grammy wins of all time

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

‘Pathaan’s illegal screening stopped in Pakistan by Sindh Board of Films Censor

‘Pathaan’s illegal screening stopped in Pakistan by Sindh Board of Films Censor

India’s Oscar Entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Out of the Race, Sparks Debate Over Selection Process

India’s Oscar Entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Out of the Race, Sparks Debate Over Selection Process

Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner, Hemingway

Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner, Hemingway

Diljit Dosanjh Declares 'No More Concerts in India,' Boycotts Shows Over Poor Infrastructure

Diljit Dosanjh Declares 'No More Concerts in India,' Boycotts Shows Over Poor Infrastructure

Tributes pour in as tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Tributes pour in as tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

When Zakir Hussain reflected on his father's unique rhythmic prayers at his birth in a viral interview

When Zakir Hussain reflected on his father's unique rhythmic prayers at his birth in a viral interview

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain no more

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain no more

Allu Arjun Granted Interim Bail in Hyderabad Stampede Case

Allu Arjun Granted Interim Bail in Hyderabad Stampede Case

Allu Arjun arrested over Hyderabad Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy

Allu Arjun arrested over Hyderabad Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy

'All We Imagine As Light' nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards

'All We Imagine As Light' nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards

Shah Rukh Khan wishes superstar Rajinikanth with a heartfelt birthday post

Shah Rukh Khan wishes superstar Rajinikanth with a heartfelt birthday post

Manoj Bajpayee Talks Hindi Cinema’s Evolution, OTT Hits, and South Cinema’s Dominance

Manoj Bajpayee Talks Hindi Cinema’s Evolution, OTT Hits, and South Cinema’s Dominance

Diljit Dosanjh Advised to Avoid Alcohol-Related Songs During Chandigarh Concert

Diljit Dosanjh Advised to Avoid Alcohol-Related Songs During Chandigarh Concert

Selena Gomez engaged to music producer Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez engaged to music producer Benny Blanco

Anurag Kashyap's Daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire Tie The Knot | See Pics

Anurag Kashyap's Daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire Tie The Knot | See Pics

Pushpa 2 Screening: Canteen Owner Bites Man's Ear Over Bill Dispute

Pushpa 2 Screening: Canteen Owner Bites Man's Ear Over Bill Dispute

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.