Maharani: 'Why is it a matter of shame?' hansal mehta breaks the silence on Omar Abdullah's objection to shooting of Maharani
National Conference Vice President and former chief minister of kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir omar abdullah on friday condemned the shooting of Huma Qureshi's Maharani inside the Legislative assembly complex and called it completely shameful. Along with this, the government was accused of limiting the symbol of democracy to one set. He also expressed displeasure over the scene in which an actress was shown playing the role of the chief minister in the show.
Sharing pictures from the Maharani shoot, Omar wrote on At the same time, actors and extras use it as a set for tv dramas. What a shame that the BJP-run government in kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir has reduced it to a sad state. They even have a fake So is the cm, who is coming from the office I had the privilege of holding for 6 years. What a shame!”
Responding to Omar's tweet, hansal mehta wrote, “Why is this a matter of shame? How is the filming of a drama insulting democracy or the 'mother of democracy'? Everyone on a film set, including actors and background artists, are citizens of this country and have every right to work with dignity and deserve respect and understanding.
He further added, “In countries around the world, we are allowed to use public places, government buildings, council halls, etc. for shooting. It is because of this unwelcoming attitude that india is considered an unfriendly shooting location and we often prefer shooting abroad. I have a lot of respect for you, but this is very disrespectful.”