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Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh Calls Mumbai’s 570% Entertainment Tax Hike ‘Very Classist’
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:38 PM
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Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has slammed Mumbai’s proposed 570% entertainment tax hike as ‘very classist’, warning it would hurt small businesses and audiences.
Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has publicly condemned the Mumbai municipal corporation's proposal to increase the entertainment tax by 570 percent, calling it "very classist".
The tax hike, which would affect cinemas, theatres, and other entertainment venues, has drawn criticism from industry stakeholders.
Shaikh, known for her outspoken stance on social issues, said the move would disproportionately burden small businesses and audiences alike.
She urged the city to reconsider the proposal and explore alternative revenue options.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the financial impact on Mumbai's vibrant cultural scene.
The tax hike, which would affect cinemas, theatres, and other entertainment venues, has drawn criticism from industry stakeholders.
Shaikh, known for her outspoken stance on social issues, said the move would disproportionately burden small businesses and audiences alike.
She urged the city to reconsider the proposal and explore alternative revenue options.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the financial impact on Mumbai's vibrant cultural scene.