Controversy Arises in Pakistan Over Asha Bhosle Tribute by Geo News
Pakistan television channel pulled up for airing Asha Bhosle tribute in ‘wilful defiance of Supreme Court judgment’
The Indian Express
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A controversy has erupted in Pakistan after Geo News aired a tribute to legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, leading the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to issue a show-cause notice for allegedly defying a Supreme Court ban on Indian content. The incident has sparked a debate on the role of art in bridging cultural divides.
- 01Geo News aired a tribute to Asha Bhosle, leading to regulatory scrutiny.
- 02PEMRA issued a show-cause notice citing a Supreme Court ban on Indian content.
- 03Geo News' managing director defended the tribute as a celebration of art.
- 04The incident has divided public opinion on cultural exchange and national pride.
- 05Asha Bhosle, who passed away at 92, was a celebrated playback singer with a vast musical legacy.
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Geo News, a television channel in Pakistan, is facing backlash from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for airing a tribute to Asha Bhosle, the iconic Indian playback singer who recently passed away. PEMRA claims that the channel's actions constitute 'wilful defiance' of a Supreme Court ruling that prohibits the airing of Indian content. The channel's managing director, Azhar Abbas, argued that celebrating the work of legendary artists transcends national boundaries and that the tribute should have included more of Bhosle's songs. This incident has ignited a debate on social media, with some supporting PEMRA's stance and others advocating for the free exchange of art and culture across borders. Asha Bhosle, who was 92 years old, recorded over 12,000 songs in various languages and holds the Guinness World Record for being the most recorded artist in music history.
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This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between cultural expression and regulatory restrictions in Pakistan, affecting how media outlets operate.
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