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Fatima Sana Shaikh Voices Outrage Over 570% Rise in AC Multiplex Entertainment Tax
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:17 AM
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Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh criticised the government's decision to hike entertainment tax by 570% for air‑conditioned multiplexes, citing the impact on the film industry.
The government has announced a 570% increase in the entertainment tax applicable to air‑conditioned multiplexes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from industry stakeholders.
During the NDTV Yuva 2026 event, actress Fatima Sana Shaikh took to the stage to express her concerns, arguing that the steep hike would burden cinema owners and ultimately raise ticket prices for audiences.
Industry analysts warn that such a significant tax jump could reduce footfall in multiplexes, especially in smaller cities, and could deter producers from investing in new projects.
NDTV Yuva 2026 served as a platform for artists and industry professionals to voice their views on policy changes affecting the entertainment sector.
During the NDTV Yuva 2026 event, actress Fatima Sana Shaikh took to the stage to express her concerns, arguing that the steep hike would burden cinema owners and ultimately raise ticket prices for audiences.
Industry analysts warn that such a significant tax jump could reduce footfall in multiplexes, especially in smaller cities, and could deter producers from investing in new projects.
NDTV Yuva 2026 served as a platform for artists and industry professionals to voice their views on policy changes affecting the entertainment sector.