Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan raised the film industry issue in Rajya Sabha. During the general discussion of the Central Budget 2025-26, she accused the government of trying to destroy the film industry. Additionally, she appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to help the industry. Cinema is being targeted During the Rajya Sabha budget discussion, Jaya Bachchan slammed the government's neglect of the film industry. She criticized their superficial engagement, saying they only seek photo opportunities while ignoring real issues. "The situation is so bad that all single screens have closed down. People don't go to watch pictures on small screens. Because everything has become so expensive. Do you want to destroy this industry? You cannot do this extremely wrong thing," the actress added Highlighting the closure of single-screen theaters and rising costs, Bachchan warned about the industry's deteriorating state, questioning if the government intended to destroy it. The Only Industry That Connects India With The Entire World Accusing the government, Jaya said that today's government wants to completely destroy the industry. This is the only industry that keeps India connected with the entire world. The existence of daily wage workers has come under threat. I am speaking on behalf of the film industry. I am appealing to the government to show mercy on the film industry. I request the Finance Minister to consider this and help the industry.Original Article