Monday 7 January 2013

Rajinikanth on hunger strike?

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth Reportedly is on a hunger strike. The star joined artists from the Tamil film and television industry to protest against service tax on Entertainment Industry, According to a report on a national news channel website.

Reportedly Rajinikanth said that much money mobilised Could be if there's a tough law to book tax defaulters. Other stars who joined the day-long protest include southern actors Vijay, Sarathkumar, Radhika and Suhasini.

The protestors demand artists, directors and choreographers to be exempt from paying service tax. The 12.36 per cent cess of, They argue, Should not apply Because the service tax on the entertainment industry was partly lifted a few years ago exempting Producers, exhibitors and distributors, the report said.

Now the industry wants this to be extended to artists, directors and choreographers too. Report Said That the theaters across the state Will Remain closed till evening. Night shows, However, will still be played.

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