A raging debate concerning national anthem being aired in public places has taken Bollywood by storm. Apparently, Indian Supreme Court has directed the Centre to decide on the playing of the anthem in public places, including cinema halls.
And now the entertainment fraternity across the border is debating whether its right to play or NOT to play the national anthem in theaters before the beginning of movies.
Already, the heated argument has the whole tinsel town divided!
Some thing is seriously wrong with those Indians who don’t get touched and don’t feel any reverence when they hear the the national anthem
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) October 24, 2017
I will always stand up for our Natl Anthem & sing along,which I do with great pride.Never understood why it ws mandatory n cinema halls only
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) October 24, 2017
Correct… you sud do what ever u wish. I don't say play #NationalAnthem in theatres. I say, I will stand if it's played… where ever. Hope I am clear 😊🙏 https://t.co/SfRqvv8yyJ
— Annup Sonii (@Anupsonicp) October 26, 2017
In my opinion whn ppl can stand in long queues 4 overpriced popcorn & samosas shouldn't have issues standing 52seconds 4 #NationalAnthem 🇮🇳
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 25, 2017
Even Adnan Sami jumped onto the bandwagon and added his two cents to the discussion.
‘Where’ d National Anthem shud play is another matter; but whenever or wherever it is played- GET UP & Respect it. From d Heart- Not Sleeve!
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) October 25, 2017
But it is Sonu Nigam’s comments that have added fuel to the fire!
Clearly, he does not support the broadcast of the national anthem in theaters, claiming that it is a sign of disrespect
There are some people who are saying the national anthem should be there (in cinema halls), some say it should not be there. The national anthem is a prestigious and sensitive thing and I think it should not be played in certain places– in movie theatres or restaurants,
However, he has kickstarted a new controversy by paying his respect to the national anthem of Pakistan while talking on the subject!
“Even the national anthem of Pakistan is played and all Pakistanis are standing, I will also stand out of respect for that country and those people”
Apparently, Indians are not liking the idea of standing up for Pakistan’s national anthem and are bashing the singer for his opinions.
@SonuNigammyself people like you can even sell our country for publicity! #sonunigam stop this politics
— karan singh jaryal (@ksj7777) October 27, 2017
He should go to Pakistan 😎 this word would be Come if his name was Muhammad Sonu. fortunately his Name is #SonuNigam.So there is no problem https://t.co/b3q9pEpZlG
— RayeesVP (@RayeesVP2) October 26, 2017
Before shocking statement on #NationalAnthem , #sonunigam made headlines with these controversieshttps://t.co/iEzH9eKEzN
— India TV (@indiatvnews) October 27, 2017
Sonu had found himself in the eye of a Twitter storm earlier this year, for his comments against the use of loudspeakers in religious places.
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