Johar urged the government to permit the functioning of theatres in a social media post, that read, “We urge the Delhi Government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are equipped with better ability to ensure a hygienic environment while maintaining social distancing norms as compared to other out-of-home settings.”
We urge the Delhi Government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are equipped with better ability to ensure a hygi… https://t.co/h8xvd5GDh5
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1640873371000
This post came shortly after the Producers Guild of India also made the same request, stating that the cinemas provide a safe space for the viewers.
We urge the Delhi Government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are equipped with better ability to ensure a hygi… https://t.co/mn91iyftPC
— Producers Guild of India (@producers_guild) 1640849529000
However, KJo has since been facing flak for the post with netizens slamming him saying, “Someone please tell him he’s talking about humans. It’s not just about cinemas being equipped. It’s about those humans who will build a crowd, starting right from their houses to the cinemas, and beyond! Ah! Wish privileged people go a little broader.”
“Cinemas can be watched on ott, but people will die when infection rates inflate and oxygen runs out,” read a tweet.
Another commented, “Be compassionate…”
No bro, ppl’s lives > Bollywood any day https://t.co/8ppqyOwV5L
— (@divyamd) 1640874219000
Collections>>Lives. https://t.co/JFeGXu0GMH
— Gaurav (@whyisgauravvvvv) 1640878033000
Is he out of his mind?Someone please tell him he’s talking about humans. It’s not just about cinemas being equipp… https://t.co/ahUmze5JZ0
— Sakshi Singh Raghuvanshi (@Witness_Sakshi9) 1640882660000
Cinemas can be watched on ott, but people will die when infection rates inflate and oxygen runs out.Be compassiona… https://t.co/8fxulUwx7G
— P (@PeriWrites94) 1640884143000
Following a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Tuesday declared a yellow alert in the state which led to the shut down of schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms.
Meanwhile, the association also shared the statement that the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) had put up on social media earlier in the day.
A delegation of MAI members on Thursday met Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and requested his intervention in allowing cinema halls to reopen citing concerns over films opting for OTT releases over theatrical releases.
