Shiv Sena slams BJP minister for watering down 'prime-time' rule

MUMBAI: Slamming the Maharashtra cultural affairs minister Vinod Tawde for redefining the 'prime-time' for screening of Marathi films in multiplexes between 12 pm to 9 pm, the ruling coalition partner Shiv Sena today said Marathi films should get reserved slots of their choice.

"There was joy everywhere when the government announced a prime-time slot for Marathi films. But after the multiplex owners met Vinod Tawde the next day, a pall of gloom has descended on Marathi producers," said the editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

"Marathi films should get a reserved slot at multiplexes according to their choice in Maharashtra's capital, but multiplex owners do not agree with this, which makes it necessary for the government to intervene," it said.

It asked if the multiplex owners would be able to treat the regional cinema in this way in West Bengal or in the southern states.