Relief in tax would help to boost local film industry: Javed Sheikh

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Acclaimed Pakistani actor-cum-director Javed Sheikh on Thursday said the tax relief announced by the government for the filmmakers would boost the film industry which was set to take off with production of exceptional movies.

Speaking to a state-run news agency, the versatile showbiz personality lauded the government’s incentives for the film industry and termed them extraordinary measures. It would boost the morale of producers and other investors to import quality equipment that would eventually enhance the quality of film and drama production.

“Pakistani film industry is reviving and there is no doubt that its future is quite bright,” Javed Sheikh said, pointing out the recent movies produced by the industry which got overwhelming response from across the globe, especially in terms of their quality.

The senior actor further said the incentives for the film industry might be late, but announced at the right time.

Divulging details of his future projects, Javed Sheikh said a film “Quad-e-Azam Zindabaad” would be released across the country on Eidul Azha. Two other films ‘Money back guarantee’ and Dehli Gate were underway, he informed.