Delhi
Multiplex Association of India requests Delhi govt to reopen cinema halls
New Delhi/IBNS: The Multiplex Association of India or MAI has requested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to consider reopening of cinema halls at a time stricter curbs are taken to stem the spread of COVID-19 and its variant 'Omicron'.
A MAI delegation met Sisodia on Thursday morning and highlighted the adverse economic situation being faced by the Film and
Cinema industry due to COVID induced multiple shut downs since March 2020.
Deputy Chief Minister was informed that Government’s decision to shut down cinemas in Delhi while enforcing the ‘yellow’ alert of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has caused massive uncertainty leading to big film releases, such as 'Jersey', being cancelled, MAI stated.
Ajay Bijli, Chairman, PVR Limited, who led the delegation, said, "We fully appreciate the challenges at the Government’s end in these tough times, however, instead of closing the cinemas, we would urge the Delhi Government to consider introducing ‘double vaccination requirement’ to enter cinemas, as is the case in some other states.
"Alternatively, the seating capacity restriction of 50% can be reintroduced at cinemas."
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