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CBFC goes overboard
Through the years a lot many movies have been subject to the harsh judgments’ of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC), which instead of simply certifying films have mercilessly demanded many of the scenes to be omitted from the movie.
Through the years a lot many movies have been subject to the harsh judgments’ of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC), which instead of simply certifying films have mercilessly demanded many of the scenes to be omitted from the movie.
‘Udta Punjab’, a Bollywood film on substance abuse happening in Punjab State was subjected to 87 cuts to get certified. Bombay High Court, after hearing a plea from the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has directed the CBFC to issue an A-certificate to the movie with the deletion of one scene and a modified disclaimer.
However, the entire issue has left the censor board in bad light in the eyes of the people.Talking to Young Hans, Hyderabad youth has opined that CBFC which is supposed to be a watch dog of films has become a dictating body, demanding the filmmakers to delete scenes of importance from the film in the name of obscenity and culture, finds out, Shreya Mariam Job
Before making any film a deep study and research work is done and the aim of the research is to bring awareness in society. This research work is converted in to the story, screenplay and so on. Before making any cuts in the film, official bodies should understand the message and vision of the director behind that scene. A dialogue should happen between official bodies and film director. But sadly the cuts are being imposed without a proper conversation. - Anshul Sinha, filmmaker from Hyderabad
I think when the censor board has passed movies like Delhi Belly, with an A certificate; Udta Punjab should not have been an issue. The name Punjab has created more problem than the content of the film for the CBFC. They are however reflecting the reality which should not be ignored. In the end they passed the movie with just one cut which is great news. All's well that ends well. - Roshni Ramchandani, a B.Com student , Hyderabad
I think the board is only blowing things out of proportion. What needs to be done is bring about a change what is happening in the country rather than censor films which show the truth. The problem of teens getting involved in drugs and alcohol addiction is going out of hand and people are focusing on how to hide this rather than trying to spread awareness and stop it - Aparajitha Kondapalli, a B.Com student from Villa Marie College, Hyderabad
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India has forgotten what their basic job profile is. They’re supposed to certify films and not edit them; we have film editors for that. We as audience are ready for some real cinema and the censor board needs to stop coming in the way every time. It isn’t helping their cause. - Pranshu Raghuveer, a Mass Communication student from Hyderabad
Udta Punjab is an attempt to bring the ugly truth of substance abuse of Punjab into the spotlight; a problem that has become an infestation eating the social fabric of the state. The filmmakers fight for the freedom of expression and creativity and the verdict given by the Bombay High Court has ensured that this grave issue is brought before the audience. - Anshula Delhi, a CA student, Hyderabad
