Should foreign artists be banned from working in Bollywood?

Should foreign artists be banned from working in Bollywood?

Many international stars have always been attracted to India. The audience still remember actress Patten with love who appeared in the blockbuster movie "Rang De Basanti". However, there are some people who are against the participation of foreign artists in Bollywood. Even the members of CINTAA do not want to entertain the participation of foreign artists in Indian movies. Do you agree with the members of CINTAA? Should foreign artists be banned from working in Bollywood?

Yes

• The major problem lies with the Pakistani artists. The border tensions also have an impact on the professional relationships.

• India itself has a huge pool of talent in all fields, and therefore it doesn’t require artists from foreign countries in Bollywood.

• PM Modi is campaigning for ‘Make in India’. When he wants to focus on manufacturing in India, why should we open all gates for foreign people in other industries?

• The participation of foreign artists can pose a threat to the popularity and jobs of the Indian artists.

• The participation of junior foreign artists who work as dancers snatches away the job of many junior local artistes.

• The union had rule against women makeup artists working in bollywood. They even wanted someone to stay in Mumbai for 5 years before they could get into bollywood as makeup artists or in hair do but we openly give opportunities to foreign artists to perform in our movies. Isn't that hypocrisy?

No

• It is narrow nationalism and an undesirable jingoistic attitude of Bollywood that is not justified in any case.

• The talent wherever it comes from should be welcome and encouraged. It should not be prohibited due to nationality of artists.

• The private group CINTAA has no right to decide on whether Bollywood should be open for foreign artists or not.

• There are many developments on technological front that could only be brought in India with the help of foreign artists.

• When Indian artists are not stopped from working in Hollywood, why the unnecessary issue is created in Bollywood?

• The foreign-looking faces fascinate a large group of Indian audiences, and become one of the reasons behind impressive box-office performance.

Conclusion

It is an entertainment industry and such a narrow nationalism behavior in the Bollywood should not be welcomed. In a globalized market, it is not possible to grow in the confined four walls. The participation of foreign talent will only add to the competiveness in the industry. Any prohibitions on foreign artists can discourage international production firms to shoot in India. Moreover, the participation of foreign artists with Indian artists will work an example of peace and collaboration for the rival nations.