Karan Johar urges Delhi govt to allow cinemas to operate, says 'cinemas are safe'

Following the Delhi government's declaration, the makers of Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Jersey' pushed the release date of the film further from December 31. 

NEW DELHI: Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has urged the Delhi government to allow cinemas to operate following the latter's decision to declare a 'yellow alert' in the national capital amid latest spike in COVID-19 cases. Under the latest alert issued by the Arvind Kejriwal-run government, schools, colleges, cinemas and gyms will remain shut in the state, among other curbs. 

Reacting to this, Karan Johar on Thursday took to Twitter and requested the Delhi government to allow cinema halls to continue functioning. "We urge the Delhi government to allow cinemas to operate. Cinemas are equipped with better ability to ensure a hygienic environment while maintaining social distancing norms as compared to other out-of-home settings. @LtGovDelhi @ArvindKejriwal @OfficeOfDyCM #cinemasaresafe," he tweeted. 

Following the Delhi government's declaration, the makers of Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Jersey' pushed the release date of the film further from December 31. The Multiplex Association of India issued a statement elaborating on what the shutting of cinema halls yet again could mean for the movie business.