Published 16:16 IST, May 16th 2020
Taapsee Pannu reacts to controversy over multiplexes' disappointment on films OTT release
Taapsee Pannu reacted to the controversy over multiplexes' disappointment on films releasing on OTT. The 'Thappad' actor shared that she was not surprised
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Have Over--Top medium become a threat to tritional system of movies at atres? While debate has been raging on since arrival of Netflix and or platforms, it has received furr traction with anuncement of numerous films directly releasing on streaming platforms amid COVID-19 pandemic. This was evident with two multiplex chains expressing ir disappointment when Gulabo Sitabo was anunced for OTT premiere, while producers reacted strongly over it.
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Taapsee Pannu was asked about her take on row during a Twitter chat with a journalist on Saturday. actor was asked if disappointment of multiplex owners were justified. Thapp star responded that she was t surprised over multiplexes’responses.
She said, however, it was important to see which side circumstances were pointing to at moment. Taapsee also said that only those who take out a way amid time and tough situations man to succeed in life.
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actor was also asked during interaction if future of atres were in danger. Taapsee disagreed and stated that films have always been me for big screen, and was looked at as a social garing. She also felt that if a ticketing system was put in for digital streaming too, n that could impact star system.
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Taapsee also stated that with shoots halted she h ‘salary’ at moment, but she was willing to take a pay cut if situation demanded.
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For unversed, IX and PVR h expressed ir disappointment after Gulabo Sitabo was anunced for a premiere on Amazon Prime. y felt makers should have been patient and houred ir 'partnership' by holding on till lockdown was lifted. Producers' Guild, however, hit back in a strong statement how producers were trying to recover ir investment and atres will always be first priority on films.
Meanwhile, Taapsee has been spending lockdown by going back in time and sharing throwback pictures and narrating stories attached to m. Like or film stars, she too lent her support for COVID-19 relief, by pledging to help daily w workers of industry. On professional front, actor’s film Thapp was praised once again after it premiered on Amazon Prime recently.
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16:16 IST, May 16th 2020