The Punjab Council of the Arts has issued notices to three stage actresses over dance performances it considers indecent, demanding explanations within two days.
The notices target Urooj Khan, Nayab Khan, and Masooma Malik following their performances at drama halls. The council has directed all three actresses to submit their written responses at its office in Shadman, Lahore, within the specified deadline.
Council Demands Explanations From Actresses
Punjab Council of the Arts Director of Operations Mughees bin Aziz confirmed the action and stressed that authorities would not accept performances deemed indecent at drama halls.
Moreover, he warned that artists could face strict action over irresponsible conduct. The notices give the actresses an opportunity to respond to the allegations before authorities consider any further measures.
The council has not publicly detailed the specific performances that prompted the notices. Similarly, the available information does not identify the drama halls involved or specify the rules the actresses allegedly violated.
Further Action May Follow Responses
The notices mark the latest reported action by Punjab authorities against stage performers over allegedly inappropriate dance routines and gestures. Officials have increasingly scrutinised theatre performances as part of efforts to enforce standards for public entertainment.
However, the current notices do not confirm any suspension, performance ban, or financial penalty against the three actresses. Instead, the council has asked them to explain their positions within the given timeframe.
The actresses’ responses could help determine the authorities’ next steps in the matter. Meanwhile, no public statements from Urooj Khan, Nayab Khan, or Masooma Malik were included in the reported information.
The development highlights the regulatory oversight facing stage performers in Punjab, where authorities can investigate complaints and take action when they believe theatrical performances breach applicable standards.
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