Highlights:
• Pooja Bhatt was honored by PETA India.
• The first Indian filmmaker to ‘pledge never to use animals in films.’
Pooja Bhatt, an actor, and filmmaker has reacted to PETA India’s award for being the first Indian director to ‘pledge never to use animals in films.’ Pooja shared photos of PETA India CEO Manilal Valliyate’s letter to her on Twitter.
Letter by PETA INDIA
Dear Ms. Bhatt,” the letter began. On behalf of Fish Eye Network, we are grateful to you for being the first director in the country to pledge never to use animals in films.
This commitment will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration to filmmakers all over the world, saving animals from suffering and injury on and off set.”It continued, “As a token of our gratitude for your kindness to animals, we are delighted to present you with PETA India’s Compassionate Film Production Company Award. Congratulations!”
Pooja tweeted about the letter: “@PetaIndia, thank you for the honor.
Thank you for the honour @PetaIndia Delighted to be leading from the front on this one & pledging to never use animals in any films or content I create.Will rely on computer graphics if a film/show of mine ever has an animal written into it. Urge more filmmakers to join in
