Summary The ban was imposed by the Punjab Information and Culture Department, which directed relevant authorities to ensure strict implementation of the order.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - The Punjab government on Monday imposed a one-month ban on eight stage actresses over allegations of performing “obscene dances” and making inappropriate gestures during theatrical performances.
The ban was imposed by the Punjab Information and Culture Department, which directed relevant authorities to ensure strict implementation of the order.
According to a notification issued by the department, the actresses facing the ban are Mahi Rajput, Hina Sheikh, Malaika Shahzadi, Madiha Khan, Mehak Noor, Manu Multani, Raima Mehr and Hasna Jatt.
The notification stated that the actresses had been proceeded against over allegations of inappropriate dance performances and gestures deemed unacceptable under the applicable rules governing stage theatre.
As a result of the order, the eight actresses will not be allowed to perform at theatres in Punjab for one month.
The department has instructed all concerned authorities, including those responsible for overseeing theatre performances, to strictly enforce the ban during the specified period.
The action comes amid continued scrutiny of stage theatre productions in Punjab, where authorities have periodically taken measures against performances they consider to violate prescribed standards of decency and public entertainment.
The actresses named in the notification have been penalised administratively; the ban does not by itself establish criminal wrongdoing.
