"Something has to be done to stop nuisance created by mobiles during the play and performances. Jammers will allow the audience to enjoy the show peacefully," Mhatre said
The Kalidas Natya Mandir at Mulund
"Something has to be done to stop nuisance created by mobiles during the play and performances. Jammers will allow the audience to enjoy the show peacefully," Mhatre said.
But, not everyone is okay with the idea. Ajit Bhure, a theatre personality who heads association of commercial play producers, says, "Sometimes people make mistakes but no one does it deliberately. Jamming an entire theatre will create major issues. It will not cut the network of the people but also for artistes for four hours. If there's an emergency during this time, how will people know?" Bhure instead suggested creating awareness of mobile manners.
However, once a jammer is installed at a theatre, it won't be a permanent feature. "After getting necessary approvals from the central government, the BMC will go ahead with its plans. Even if the jammers are installed the facilities will be made available only if the request for same is made by theatres and producers, associations or organisers. The request needs to be made in writing," the administration mentioned in its letter.
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