A family being forced to leave movie theatre for not standing up during the national anthem

A family being forced to leave a Mumbai theatre, during the screening of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Tamasha', for not standing up during the national anthem last week set social media abuzz with a nationwide debate being sparked off about the issue. And Bollywood has also spoken out. And opinion in B-Town too is divided.

To all the people in that movie hall,

“Sitting during national anthem is not a crime at all”. Our Government Website clearly states that:

http://www.archive.india.gov.in/knowindia/national_symbols.php?id=6

“Whenever the Anthem is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention. However, when in the course of a newsreel or documentary the Anthem is played as a part of the film, it is not expected of the audience to stand as standing is bound to interrupt the exhibition of the film and would create disorder and confusion rather than add to the dignity of the Anthem“.

However, we request each and every Indian to stand during national anthem. It is not mandatory but it is our responsibility towards our country. Our children will be watching us, so we should act responsibly.

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