Maha multiplexes breathe easy, as govt eases norms
10 April 2015 5:33 AM IST
Under fire for its controversial directive asking private multiplexes in the state to show Marathi movies in 6-9 PM slot, Maharashtra Government on Thursday relaxed norms as per which Marathi films can now be screened between 12 noon to 9 PM. After Thursday’s decision, Marathi films can be screened on any one screen in multiplexes any time between 12 PM to 9 PM, depending on the demand of the producer to the exhibitor.
The decision followed a meeting between Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde and representatives of multiplexes and Marathi film producers. “Though the 6 PM to 9 PM prime slot will be a priority, it was decided at the meeting that if a film producer demands another slot after 12 noon, he will be given it,” Tawde told reporters at Vidhan Bhawan.
In case of any dispute, the matter will go to a four-member committee comprising representatives of multiplexes and Marathi film producers, the minister said.
The decision followed a meeting between Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde and representatives of multiplexes and Marathi film producers. “Though the 6 PM to 9 PM prime slot will be a priority, it was decided at the meeting that if a film producer demands another slot after 12 noon, he will be given it,” Tawde told reporters at Vidhan Bhawan.
In case of any dispute, the matter will go to a four-member committee comprising representatives of multiplexes and Marathi film producers, the minister said.
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