A still from the movie Entertainment
New Delhi:
Animal-rights activist and UnionMinister Maneka Gandhi has extended support to Entertainment, starring Akshay Kumar, for using the dog in the film ina friendly way. (Also Read: Movie Review: Entertainment)
Mrs Gandhi also hosted a special premiere of the film in theCapital last evening which was attended by film's crew andmembers of her organisation People for Animals (PFA)."The film has been endorsed by us. A dog has been used inthe film but it has been used in a respectful manner. I amhappy to have this event as our annual fund-raiser," Mrs Gandhi,who also attended the film's trailer launch couple of monthsago in Mumbai, told reporters here.
"After the law of not portraying animals in cruel mannerhas been passed, filmmakers are using them in a good way. Theydon't want to take a fight with Censor Board first and thenwith me. I am happy to see that now they are respectinganimals," she said.
Entertainment, which released today, is a comic take ona dog and human relationship. The film's story is about agolden retriever, who inherits all the wealth from his ownerwhile his son, played by Akshay, is left penniless.
Akshay, who turned up late for the event citing poorhealth, said he would be happy if anyone ends up adopting adog after watching this film.
"The genre of man and animal relationship has not beenexplored much. Entertainment has come after 18 years. Idon't know whether the film will work or not but if a personafter watching the film wants to adopt a dog, my purpose isdone," Akshay added.
The 46-year-old superstar attended the event at Talkatorastadium with his co-star Tamannnaah Bhatia, director duoSajid-Farhad, producers Ramesh S Taurani and Jayantilal Gadaand music composer duo Sachin and Jigar, who also performedlive for the audience.
Mrs Gandhi also hosted a special premiere of the film in theCapital last evening which was attended by film's crew andmembers of her organisation People for Animals (PFA)."The film has been endorsed by us. A dog has been used inthe film but it has been used in a respectful manner. I amhappy to have this event as our annual fund-raiser," Mrs Gandhi,who also attended the film's trailer launch couple of monthsago in Mumbai, told reporters here.
"After the law of not portraying animals in cruel mannerhas been passed, filmmakers are using them in a good way. Theydon't want to take a fight with Censor Board first and thenwith me. I am happy to see that now they are respectinganimals," she said.
Entertainment, which released today, is a comic take ona dog and human relationship. The film's story is about agolden retriever, who inherits all the wealth from his ownerwhile his son, played by Akshay, is left penniless.
Akshay, who turned up late for the event citing poorhealth, said he would be happy if anyone ends up adopting adog after watching this film.
"The genre of man and animal relationship has not beenexplored much. Entertainment has come after 18 years. Idon't know whether the film will work or not but if a personafter watching the film wants to adopt a dog, my purpose isdone," Akshay added.
The 46-year-old superstar attended the event at Talkatorastadium with his co-star Tamannnaah Bhatia, director duoSajid-Farhad, producers Ramesh S Taurani and Jayantilal Gadaand music composer duo Sachin and Jigar, who also performedlive for the audience.
