Punjab govt issues notices against unethical theatre stage performances
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has introduced new laws against ‘vulgarity and immorality’ performances in commercial theatres across the province.
According to the report, the government has issued notices to actors, drama producers, theatre management, and others who attend these performances.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that “A new law for theatres will be introduced next week. If any theatre is found promoting vulgarity, it will first be issued three show-cause notices, and if non-compliance continues, a lifetime ban will be imposed on it.”
The Punjab government has decided to inflicted a complete ban on these actors, particularly women dancers, for dancing in inappropriate and revealing attire along with foul movements.
Show-cause notice against actors
Allegedly, the Information and Culture Minister made a surprise visit to various theatres in Lahore, where he witnessed such foul activities, based on which he issued show-cause notices against such actors, who are Neeli, Saima Khan, Nayab Khan, Sajan Abbas, and Sonu Butt.
Therefore, the Punjab government has completely restricted the number of female stage actors in commercial theatre. Moreover, the officials have sealed more than 10 commercial theatres in Lahore that are violating the Drama Act (Dramatic Performances Act 1876).
