Thursday, March 28, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Pahlaj Nihalani Is Furious With IIFA 2017 And He Might Be Right For Once

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Jul, 2017 01:31 PM
  • Pahlaj Nihalani Is Furious With IIFA 2017 And He Might Be Right For Once
Producer and CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani says he has boycotted IIFA awards; adds the award show does not represent Indian cinema abroad and is just a paid holiday for Bollywood stars.
 
 
CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani is not a fan of the International Indian Films Academy (IIFA) awards. In fact he says he has boycotted what he considers an “international farce” that lost its relevance when​ actor Amitabh Bachchan opted out of it in 2011.
 
 
​He lashes out at this year’s nominations. “Look at the hypocrisy. They haven’t even nominated Aamir Khan for Dangal and Akshay Kumar for Airlift and Rustom just because they wouldn’t attend their weekend holiday plans masquerading as an awards function.”
 
 
Nihalani says many actors who were taken to New York did not even attend​ the awards events. “They were too tired after partying all night. What I want to know is, who is paying for this extravagance?”, asks Nihalani, and adds, “It is our foreign exchange being squandered as every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents , ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends .…. I’ve heard stars are even given money to shop. Who is paying for all this? IIFA is selling Indian cinema to various countries and probably getting many financial benefits. But is the Indian government benefiting from this global event?”, he says.
 
 
 
 
Nihalani says he is dismayed to see senior individuals from Mumbai’s film industry being ridiculed at IIFA. “I think the day Mr Bachchan opted out, IIFA lost its dignity and relevance. In 18 years, how much global impact has Indian cinema made and what hand did IIFA have in this?”
 
 
Nihalani has also challenged IIFA’s claim of representing Indian cinema abroad. He says, “Initially we had cinema from various states getting token representation at the awards.Now we only have Bollywood. So why do they call themselves the International Indian films awards? It’s such a sham! Bollywood is not Indian cinema.”

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online

Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online
Actresses and sisters Gauaharand Nigaar Khan have revealed each other's secrets and habits online.

Who’s Most Likely To?...WATCH: Khan Sisters Gauahar And Nigaar Reveal Secrets Online

Peepli Live Actor Sitaram Panchal Battles Lung And Kidney Cancer, Asks For Help On Social Media

Peepli Live Actor Sitaram Panchal Battles Lung And Kidney Cancer, Asks For Help On Social Media
Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal, who has worked with Akshay Kumar (Jolly LLB 2), Irrfan Khan (Paan Singh Tomar) and several other A-listers of the industry, is facing the worst crisis of his life.

Peepli Live Actor Sitaram Panchal Battles Lung And Kidney Cancer, Asks For Help On Social Media

Shahid Kapoor On Mira Rajput: Never Thought I Would Marry A Girl Who Was 5 When I Was 18

Shahid Kapoor On Mira Rajput: Never Thought I Would Marry A Girl Who Was 5 When I Was 18
At IIFA's 18th year, Shahid Kapoor, who was accompanied with wife Mira Rajput, was asked about the naughtiest thing which he did when he was 18.

Shahid Kapoor On Mira Rajput: Never Thought I Would Marry A Girl Who Was 5 When I Was 18

Can I Have My Freedom Of Expression: Madhur Bhandarkar To Rahul Gandhi

Can I Have My Freedom Of Expression: Madhur Bhandarkar To Rahul Gandhi
Bhandarkar was forced to cancel the promotional activities of his film in Nagpur and Pune last week after receiving threats from the party workers.

Can I Have My Freedom Of Expression: Madhur Bhandarkar To Rahul Gandhi

Nawaz Is So Down To Earth In Spite Of Ovation: Tiger Shroff

Nawaz Is So Down To Earth In Spite Of Ovation: Tiger Shroff
If actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has learnt some "cool" dance moves from Tiger Shroff in the film "Munna Michael", the "Heropanti" actor took away not just some invaluable acting tips from the latter but also a huge lesson in humility.

Nawaz Is So Down To Earth In Spite Of Ovation: Tiger Shroff

It's A Privilege To Work With Akshay Kumar: Amit Sadh

Actor Amit Sadh, who will soon be sharing the silver screen with Akshay Kumar in the upcoming sports drama "Gold", says working with the star has been a privilege for him.

It's A Privilege To Work With Akshay Kumar: Amit Sadh

PrevNext