Pakistan scared of Joyland! On the ban, transgender actress Alina Khan asked- What is the threat to Islam from the film?
Pakistan’s much-awaited film Joyland has been banned in its country even before its release. The film was about to release on November 18, but it was already banned in Pakistan. Joyland film was shown in many film festivals including Cannes. The film also received worldwide appreciation. But this film will not be released in Pakistan now. The film’s actress has now broken her silence on the controversy over Joyland.
Alina Khan is saddened by the film ban
Pakistan’s transgender actress Alina Khan is also a part of Joyland film. He has expressed disappointment over the banning of the film in Pakistan. Talking to The Guardian, Joyland’s transgender actress Alina Khan said that she is deeply saddened by the decision. Alina said that there is nothing against Islam in the film. He said that he does not understand how Islam can be in danger because of the film. Alina told that the transgender community of Pakistan is also very sad due to the ban of the film.
Talking about her character in the film, Alina said- She has liked her role in the film. His character in the film is quite strong, independent, dominating, outspoken. Alina said- I have fallen in love with the role I have played.
When Alina was offered a role in the film, she was happy that she did not have to play a repressed role, as is the life of most transgenders in Pakistan. He is also very happy with his work, but the ban on the film has broken his heart.
Why was the film banned in Pakistan?
In the film Joyland, an affair between a transgender woman and a man is shown. The film was also highly praised at the Cannes Film Festival. But after the complaint of the leader of the religious party of Pakistan regarding the film, it was decided to ban it. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan has decided to ban the film due to “highly objectionable things” in the film.
The film ‘Joyland’ also got a certificate for showing the audience in theaters on August 2022. However, now there has been protest against the things shown in the film. It is being said in Pakistan that objectionable things have been shown in it, which is not good for Pakistan.
