I.F.D.A. condemns blackout of 'Parzania' in Gujarat
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,February 02 2007]
ÂIt has caused us, the members of the Indian Film Directors Association (I.F.D.A.) much consternation and sadness that none of the exhibitors in Gujarat has yet screened ÂParzania  a touching tale of a Parsi coupleÂs search for their son lost in the violent riots of 2002, in their cinemas, despite its peaceful release throughout India.
The act smacks of racial prejudice and bigotry perpetrated by the hidden powers that be, determined to fragment the society for their socio-political agenda. I.F.D.A. feels that the reasoning (that Âthe film is not commercial in natureÂ) cited by the exhibitors is nothing but a red herring and a mask to hide behind, to escape the tyrannical pressures brought upon them by the fascistic forces.
I.F.D.A . urged the Association of Exhibitors in
It has to be noted that last year Aamir KhanÂs ÂFanaa met with a stringent opposition from similar fascist forces in