Through a mention of Zero Hour on Rajya Sabha, Bachchan said that the entertainment industry was being whipped by social media and called on the government to protect and support it.
“I felt really embarrassed and ashamed that yesterday (September 14) one of our members in Lok Sabha, who is from the industry, spoke. I am not going to take names. It’s a shame,” she said.
She said that the entertainment industry in the country provides direct employment to 5 lakh people daily and indirect employment to 5 million people.
“At a time when the financial situation is depressed and the employment rate at the worst levels, to divert people’s attention, we are being whipped by social networks” and there is no government support, he said.
Bachchan said the government should come forward and support the entertainment industry.
“I hope the government tells these people who have earned their name and fame in this industry to stop using that language,” he said.
“There are people in the entertainment industry who are some of the biggest taxpayers (in the country). They are still being harassed,” he said.
The government, he said, must support the entertainment industry.
“I think the government should support the entertainment industry because they always show up to help the government in whatever good work they do. They come and speak for them, they support them. If there is a national calamity, they show up, give money and their services. “, said.
“I think it is very, very important that the government should support this industry and not kill it. Just because there are few people, the image of the entire industry cannot be tarnished,” he said, adding that the industry also brings a name and international recognition. a basis for political ambitions.
He went on to say that all kinds of promises are made to the entertainment industry, but they have never been kept.
“Sir, I get very nervous and very excited. I have too many things to say, but you are not giving me enough time and opportunity,” she told Rajya Sabha president M Venkaiah Naidu.
“I need protection, the industry needs the protection and support of the government,” he added.
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