As a circular issued by him listing words to be banned in films saw opposition from within the censor board, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani on Saturday said it was just a "reminder" to follow existing guidelines.
As a circular issued by him listing words to be banned in films saw opposition from within the censor board, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani on Saturday said it was just a "reminder" to follow existing guidelines.
"The circular is not my guidelines. I just reminded producers and regional offices on guidelines laid by CBFC and government," he said referring to the circular sent out by him to regional CBFC officers and producers' associations.
"If producers feel aggrieved then they should approach the I&B Ministry and get the guidelines changed," he said. His reaction came as Board member Ashoke Pandit said he was not consulted on the circular and he does not endorse "the list" as a film-maker.
Pandit took to Twitter and said:
Pandit said the list of words 'not to be used in films' issued by the Chairperson "is against the freedom & creative liberty of a filmmaker". The circular had a list of "objectionable" and "abusive" words which will be banned in films. It even contained word "Bombay" and asked filmmakers to use the word "Mumbai" only.
Nihalani said that the content of the circular was not his suggestion and it was issued as reminder to producers to follow guidelines laid by the government. Nihalani said the circular was an internal note. As the CBFC chairman, he said he cannot impose guidelines but only make suggestions. He also said that 'A certificate' for films is given on the basis of film's theme and not language.
When asked about the matter, Minister of State in the I&B ministry Rajyavardhan Rathore had said on Friday the government does not interfere in the Censor Board's functioning but maintained that he was confident that the "letter is not the end of everything.... it's not the final decision".
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