Pathaan, other Hindi films can be released in Bangladesh

After a long discussion and much speculation, some 19 groups have agreed that there should not be any bar to releasing Hindi movies in Bangladesh.

This came as they held the discussion at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) on Sunday afternoon.

Ilias Kanchan, president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association, also attested to the development.

The previous committees of the association always opposed the import of Indian movies. But the current committee thinks the opposite, considering the overall situation. 

These associations do not want to oppose the import of Hindi films in Bangladesh. After the discussion, they also suggested that every year, 10 Hindi films should be released in Bangladeshi theatres.

It is learned that a consensus letter will be jointly submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting by these 19 associations, on Monday. As a result, it is expected that there will no longer be any obstacles in the way of Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" in Bangladesh.

"Pathaan" was released in India on January 25. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film marks the return of Bollywood King, Shah Rukh Khan to the big screen after almost four years. The film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in leading roles. Salman Khan also made a cameo appearance in the movie.

These organizations do not wish to protest the Hindi film importation into Bangladesh. After the discussion, they suggested that 10 Hindi movies should be shown in Bangladeshi theaters each year, according to media reports.

A letter will be jointly submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting by these 19 associations, on Monday. There should no longer be any barriers standing in the way of releasing Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" in Bangladesh as a result.

"Pathaan" was released in India on January 25. Since then till the 18th day, the movie is on the way to cross INR 500 crore total income in box office.

Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen after nearly four years with this Siddharth Anand-directed movie. John Abraham and Deepika Padukone also have prominent parts in the movie. In the film, Salman Khan also had a cameo appearance.