Meera’s Kissing Scandal

Meera, Ashmit Patel in Nazar

OutlookIndia.com reports that Pakistan’s Ministry of Culture has imposed a "heavy fine" on Pakistani actress Meera.
The reason for the Ministry of Culture’s stern ruling? Meera kisses her Indian co-star Ashmit Patel in Mahesh Bhatt’s supernatural Bollywood thriller Nazar; the kissing scene was deemed against "Islamic ethics and moral values."
The government, which is apparently afraid that Pakistanis will emulate Meera’s vile deed and start kissing one another, is considering a ban on Pakistani actors from acting in Indian films.
As per a BBC report, Meera has asked for government protection "from extremists here who have threatened my life." Some film critics, however, have asserted that the actress’ statement is a publicity gimmick.
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by Andre Soares | February 24, 2005   
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