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Samajwadi Party member and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday appealed to the government to show “mercy” on the film industry, highlighting its struggles amid rising costs and the shutdown of single-screen theatres. Speaking during the General Discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Rajya Sabha, Bachchan accused the government of neglecting the industry and warned that its survival is at stake. Her remarks come days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the WAVES Advisory Board, aiming to position India as a global entertainment hub.
“Film industry is being used for your own purpose”: Jaya Bachchan accuses government in Rajya Sabha, urges to show “mercy”
Jaya Bachchan’s Plea for the Film Industry
Bachchan expressed concern over the challenges faced by daily wage workers and the closure of single-screen theatres, attributing these issues to rising costs and high GST rates. “One industry has been totally ignored by you, and other governments were also doing the same thing. But today you have taken it to the next level. You have totally ignored the film and entertainment industry because you only use them for serving your own purpose,” she said. She explained that the film industry is a vital cultural bridge connecting India to the world.
Allegations of Targeting Cinema
The actor-turned-politician also alleged that cinema is being targeted, urging Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to take the issue seriously. “I am speaking on behalf of my film industry and making a request to this House on behalf of the audio-visual industry, that please spare them. Please have some mercy for them. You are trying to kill this industry. Please do not do this,” Bachchan said. She appealed for concrete proposals to help the industry survive, calling it a “very difficult industry” that requires immediate attention.
WAVE Summit and Industry Disconnect
Bachchan’s plea comes in the wake of the WAVE Summit, where PM Modi engaged with prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and AR Rahman, to discuss India’s potential as a global entertainment hub.
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