If you’re a Shah Rukh Khan fan dwelling in Bangladesh and wanting to see his film on the large display, then there’s excellent news for you. After breaking all field workplace data in India, Pathaan is now all set to launch in the neighbouring nation.
As per Variety, in February this yr, a consortium of 19 Bangladesh movie associations determined to enable Hindi-language movies to launch in the nation and with 10 movies releasing annually. Pathaan is one among them, and it’ll hit the theatres in Bangladesh on May 12.
Nelson D’Souza, VP, worldwide distribution, Yash Raj Films, mentioned in a ready assertion, “Cinema has always been a unifying force between nations, races, and cultures. It transcends borders, galvanizes people, and plays a significant hand in bringing people together. We are incredibly thrilled that Pathaan, which has done historic business worldwide, will now get a chance to entertain audiences in Bangladesh.”
With its launch in Bangladesh, Pathaan will certainly create historical past. Films produced by Bollywood have been banned from cinemas in Bangladesh because the nation’s independence in 1972, in a bid to shield the native film trade.
However, in 2009, the choice was relaxed to enable Wanted, starring Salman Khan, to open in the area. The launch was met with protests led by an area movie trade organisation, with the movie getting pulled from the 50 cinemas it was working in after per week, as per Variety.
In February 2023, throughout an Ask Me Anything session on Twitter, SRK responded to a fan’s query about Pathaan’s Bangladesh launch.
“I have been told #Pathaan will release there soon,” SRK replied to a question from a Bangladeshi fan.
Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan additionally starred Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in the lead roles. It is the highest-grossing Hindi movie of all time.
On receiving plentiful love for Pathaan, SRK tweeted, “ITS NOT THE BUSINESS….ITS STRICTLY PERSONAL”. Making ppl smile & entertaining them is our business & if we don’t take it personally….it will never fly. Thanks to all who gave Pathaan love & all who worked on the film & proved ki mehnat lagan aur bharosa abhi Zinda Hai.Jai Hind.”
Pathaan additionally noticed famous person Salman Khan in a particular cameo.
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