Wednesday, June 24, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Censor boards in India, Pakistan very myopic: John Abraham

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Aug, 2016 12:32 PM
    Actor John Abraham, whose latest release "Dishoom" could not release in Pakistan as the country's censor board members failed to reach a unanimous decision on it, says he is neither disappointed nor surprised as he feels that the censor boards across both the countries have been "very myopic".
     
    Asked his opinion on the fate of "Dishoom" in Pakistan, John told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "Well, I think censorship generally across the board in both countries has been very myopic and consistently myopic. So, I am not disappointed, but I am also not surprised."
     
    John, who plays a police officer in the film, shared that "Dishoom" is neither biased nor an anti-country movie. It is all about entertainment.
     
    "If you give a film an opportunity, if you see the film, you realise that it's not a biased or anti-country film. It's an entertaining film and it is meant for entertainment, but like I said, if you are myopic in your views, this is what happens," he added.
     
    "Dishoom", which released on Friday, collected Rs 37.32 crore in its opening weekend.
     
    John is happy with the "fantastic response" in the country, and is grateful to his fans for watching the film. 
     
    The 43-year-old actor said: "The rains have been incessant... I sat with Sajid Nadiadwala (producer) and the team in the studio and we spoke. We realised that we lost business of Rs 4 crore over three days, but considering the fact that we've lost that business, we have still got a fantastic response in India and overseas." 
     
    John, who is gearing up for his next film "Force 2", says he always wanted "Dishoom" to work, especially for its director Rohit Dhawan. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Sidharth Malhotra Pouts - And How!

    Sidharth Malhotra Pouts - And How!
    The actor, known for his looks and fitness level in Bollywood, took to Twitter to share a post workout selfie, in which he is pouting with Nitya Mehra, director of his upcoming film "Baar Baar Dekho". 

    Sidharth Malhotra Pouts - And How!

    Sushmita Sen bewitched by Irrfan's acting skills

    “My respect to all the actors and team of #Talvar and a special mention of immense admiration for #IrfanKhan...What brilliance! Bravo,” Sushmita tweeted. 

    Sushmita Sen bewitched by Irrfan's acting skills

    Big B attains 'ultimate joy'

    Big B attains 'ultimate joy'
    The over eight-hour grind and tight work schedules doesn’t put pressure on megastar Amitabh Bachchan, but gives him the "ultimate joy". 

    Big B attains 'ultimate joy'

    'Talvar' mints over Rs.9 crore in opening weekend

    Having been appreciated by critics for being close to reality, “Talvar” is said to have built a good connect with the audience and is expected to have a decent run at cinemas in the next few days.

    'Talvar' mints over Rs.9 crore in opening weekend

    'Singh is Bliing' mints Rs.54.44 crore in three days

    Akshay Kumar's highly anticipated action comedy film “Singh is Bliing” is receiving an enormous response at the box office.

    'Singh is Bliing' mints Rs.54.44 crore in three days

    Shah Rukh wants to be Saina Nehwal of films!

    Shah Rukh wants to be Saina Nehwal of films!
    Bollywood 'Badshah' Shah Rukh Khan has responded to Saina Nehwal's wish that she wants to be the "Shah Rukh Khan of badminton", by saying that he wants to be the "Saina Nehwal of films".

    Shah Rukh wants to be Saina Nehwal of films!