Beautiful Swiss village bans photographs, does a u-turn after protests

June 9, 2017 by BollywoodPresents Team

Bergün/Bravuogn, a beautiful mountainside village in Switzerland was in the news recently because it decided to ban photographs.

The idyllic Swiss town boasts of mountains, Alpine meadows, historic buildings and some seriously photogenic landscapes. But the authorities there decided to ban photography at key tourist sites, and imposed a $5.62 fine for tourists who circumvent it.

And here was the reason provided, as per a press release.

“It is scientifically proven that beautiful holiday photos on social media make the viewer unhappy because they cannot be there themselves. Instead of drowning in your sorrow, we cordially invite you to visit,” said the village tourist office.

However, after people started making fun of the decision and some even comparing it with North Korea, the town has decided to reverse the decision.

Until the friendly photography ban has officially been lifted, everyone with a camera will be given a friendly special permit, revealed the Mayor.

And even that friendly special permit won’t likely be needed for long: The Local reports the town’s assembly will vote to do away with the ban when it next meets.

‘Raees’ runs into trouble, trailer hurts the Islamic community

Raees runs into controversy after its trailer is released. The scene where Shah Rukh is seen jumping over a Muharram procession carrying alame mubarak (Islamic flag) is seen as a sign of disrespect. The Shia community has demanded the removal of the scene. On the other hand, SRK meets MNS chief Raj Thackeray to talk […]

Bollywood Films Shot in Gujarat

Here we take a look at the Bollywood movies that have been filmed in the state of Gujarat. Film stars & crew members love shooting there as they also get to indulge in authentic Gujarati food on the sets. Besides, Gujarat is also a very film-friendly state as approvals can be obtained quickly. Jackky Bhagnani’s […]

Dadasaheb Phalke, the painter-photographer who became the father of Indian cinema

After watching a silent film, The Life of Christ, Phalke shut his printing business and decided to become a filmmaker. He made India’s first full length feature film, Raja Harishchandra. Here’s more about the Father of Indian cinema: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was born on April 30, 1870 in Nasik, Maharashtra. […]

Where was Bollywood’s Most Popular Movie ‘Sholay’ Shot?

Sholay 3D was released recently, in a stereoscopic 3D version, and it still captivates the audience. Jai, Veeru, Gabbar & Thakur have proved that old is gold; the movie raked in more moolah than some of the latest Bollywood films that were released at the same time. But do you know where was this blockbuster […]

Article 370 revoked, Bollywood filmmakers rush for film titles related to Kashmir

With Article 370 revoked, an IMMPA representative confirmed that fillmmakers are rushing to grab film titles related to Pulwama attacks, Balakot strikes, and the scrapping of the article. Filmmakers are now rushing to get film titles that relate to the decision. Here are some of the applications (for film titles) that have been received. ‘Article […]

Bollywood in England, the Country of Shakespeare & The Beatles

India’s connection with England goes back to several centuries, and as such there’s a lot that is common between these two countries. Both love cricket, both are part of the Commonwealth, people in the UK love Indian curry, and of-course the huge community from the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) love to watch Bollywood films. […]

Russell Peters, Who Slammed ‘PK’ Aamir Khan for AIB Roast Comment, Says Actors are Not Real Artists

Russell Peters recently asked the ‘perfectionist’ Aamir Khan to shut up for his comments on the controversial show ‘AIB Roast’. Aamir had said that he found ‘AIB’ very violent. But Russell Peters also commented that actors are not ‘Real Artists’. Russell said, “He is an actor; not even a real artist. He goes in front […]

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan ‘detained’ at US airport

Shah Rukh Khan is a superstar in Bollywood, but more than India, he has got a big fan following abroad, including the US. However, it seems the immigration authorities in the US are not aware of Khan’s popularity. This is because SRK was detained once again by the US authorities (at the Los Angeles International […]

Top Ten Popular Rv Camping Activities

A recreational vehicle (RV as its popularly known in North America) is a motor vehicle or trailer, fully equipped with living space and amenities that are commonly found in a home. Although the luxury of an RV might tempt you to stay inside on your next vacation, there are dozens of things to do outdoors, […]

Top Ghazal Singers of all time

Here’s a list of the top Ghazal singers of all time, based on their body of work, popularity and recognition. Ghazals may not appeal to youngsters, but as you grow older, you start appreciating the lyrics and calming music of Ghazals. Those who have grown up during the era of the turntables will remember listening […]