The upcoming motion picture Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara includes a scene showing the running of the bulls. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India is opposed to the scene. Charo, who is well received in the US and Spain, is also a vocal opponent of bullfighting.
After learning about the scene from her friends in PETA, the talented Spanish-American comedian and guitarist sent a letter to the film’s director, Zoya Akhtar. The letter urges Akhtar to open her heart and remove any scenes glorifying the running of the bulls.
In the letter, Charo writes, “These animals run because they are terrified. During the run, the bulls are taunted, and many lose their footing, fall and break their bones. In the end, the exhausted bulls are released into the arena and stabbed to death.”
This is a Spanish ritual that has come under some criticism in recent times. Every year at least 6-8 people die during this run and it was banned by the Supreme Court, but revoked under strict provisions when the then Tamil Nadu government went in appeal against the ban.
The upcoming motion picture Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara includes a scene showing the running of the bulls. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India is opposed to the scene. Charo, who is well received in the US and Spain, is also a vocal opponent of bullfighting.
After learning about the scene from her friends in PETA, the talented Spanish-American comedian and guitarist sent a letter to the film’s director, Zoya Akhtar. The letter urges Akhtar to open her heart and remove any scenes glorifying the running of the bulls.
In the letter, Charo writes, “These animals run because they are terrified. During the run, the bulls are taunted, and many lose their footing, fall and break their bones. In the end, the exhausted bulls are released into the arena and stabbed to death.”
This is a Spanish ritual that has come under some criticism in recent times. Every year at least 6-8 people die during this run and it was banned by the Supreme Court, but revoked under strict provisions when the then Tamil Nadu government went in appeal against the ban.
