Sarmad Khoosat will not release Zindagi Tamasha

SINDH: Sarmad Khoosat will not release his film Zindagi Tamasha. He has been receiving threats and now the provincial governments have issued notices to put a restriction on the exhibition of the film.

The film will not be released until the final decision.

Sindh Board of Films Censor (SBFC) puts restrictions on the exhibition of the film ‘Zindagi Tamasha’.

SBFC has issued a notice on 21 January, as the board is of the view its release may create unrest within the religious segment of the society and may deteriorate and be detrimental to the peaceful circumstance in the country.

The government of Punjab has also issued a notice for Mr. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. The notice reiterates in the wake of persistent complaints received from different quarters, the Punjab Government has decided to re-examine the film Zindagi Tamasha.

The film will be re-examined and until the final decision, Sarmad Khoosat has been asked not to release his film ‘Zindagi Tamasha’

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan announced to rally a protest against ‘Zindagi Tamasha’

A pamphlet by TLP is circulating social media which stated the film disrespects the religion of Islam. The protest was scheduled for 22 January, which has been called off following the restriction on the release by the provincial governments.

Sarmad Khoosat Receives Threats

Sarmad Khoosat has been receiving threats. He wrote in his open letter to Pakistanis and has informed his film Zindagi Tamasha has been cleared of all censors from all three censor boards.

He also said the film had its world premiere at the Busan International film festival. It also became the first Pakistani featured film (fiction) to win an award at the major international film festival.

He is heartbroken and saddened as he worked on the film for over two years.

https://twitter.com/KhoosatSarmad/status/1218883372375838721

https://twitter.com/KhoosatSarmad/status/1217818381149229062

Social Media on Zindagi Tamasha

Sarmad Khoosat seems to be getting a lot of support on social media. The tweeter is flooded with tweets in his support.

while there are many supporters there are also some who do not support him.

Seen #ZindagiTamasha trailer first time after ur tweet Osman sir.& I'm still thinking that why we r not protesting about child abuse & murders & about people throwing newborn babys in hospital washroom's & garbages & killing them just trying 2 cover there horrible mistakes .😡
— rose roy (@Rose25772266) January 21, 2020

Dear @KhoosatSarmad , you're the Manto of this era. Society needs another 100 years to fathom the depth of your work. Please don't be disheartened. The path of truth and courage is never easy. I stand with you.#ZindagiTamasha
— Khadija Abbas (@TheKhadijaAbbas) January 21, 2020

@KhoosatSarmad release it on @netflix @PrimeVideo if the censor board doesn't allow! We want #zindagitamasha to be seen by society!
— Murtuza Khoso (@MurtuzaKhoso) January 21, 2020

Ban a film but DON'T catch & punish rapists

Pakistani Priorities #ZindagiTamasha #JusticeForHooznoor
— Faria Salman (@FariaSalman1) January 21, 2020

https://twitter.com/najia_butt/status/1219654754399330304

The Central Film Censor Board has decided to immediately consult the Islamic Ideological Council for a critical review of the film “Life Spectacle”. The producer was also directed to postpone the release of the film.

مرکزی فلم سنسر بورڈ نے فلم “زندگی تماشہ” کا تنقیدی جائزہ لینے کے لئے فوری طور پر اسلامی نظریاتی کونسل سے رجوع کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ پروڈیوسر کو فلم کی ریلیز مؤخر کرنے کی ہدایت بھی جاری کر دی گئی۔
— Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousAwan) January 21, 2020