Osman Khalid Butt, Sarwat Gilani speak up against decision to ban 'Joyland'.

Amid the ban on Joyland's nationwide release, actors Osman Khalid Butt and Sarwat Gillani has spoken up in support of the film.

Sarwat, who is a part of this venture, stated: 'Shameful that a Pakistani film made by 200 Pakistanis over 6 years that got standing ovations from Toronto to Cairo to Cannes is being hindered in its own country. Don't take way this moment of pride and joy from our people.'

On the other hand, Osman Khalid Butt also came out in support of the film and said: 'Can our cinema please, for once, not be held...

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