Anurag Thakur , Union Information and Broadcasting Minister on Friday criticized the ‘boycott culture’ focusing on movies and stated this type of activities corrupt the atmosphere of the country at a time when India was interested on improving its soft power. He also asserted that there should be no limitations on new ideas of creation.
Thakur told that an aggrieved party could take up any issue they had regarding a movie with the concerned officials rather than spreading hatred and anger. He said the govt, in its turn, would take up the issue with the filmproducer if required.
“We (Indian cinema) have a lot to offer. We have a lot to showcase, especially our rich cultural heritage. The world of cinema is incomplete without India. India is the largest film-making country,” Thakur said.
Thakur delivered speech during the inauguration ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Film Festival which will display 58 films from the regional grouping of 8 Eurasian countries.
