CBFC’s new film rules mention ‘anti-national’ content, internet reacts: ‘Call yourself Central Board of Film Censorship’
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
India’s movie certification rules are changing again, with the Central Board of Movie Certification ( CBFC ) bringing in a set of revised guidelines for what can be shown on screen and how certain subjects should be handled. Notified by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on September 16 under the Cinematograph Act, the new rules make anti-drug warnings mandatory in films depicting narcotics, while also reiterating restrictions on violence, sensitive subjects and content that could affect India’s relations with other countries. The changes come alongside the Centre’s reconstitution of the CBFC with a new 18-member board.
Adding to this, India’s movie certification rules are changing again, with the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC) bringing in a set of revised guidelines for what can be shown on screen and how certain subjects should be handled. Violence, communal content and foreign relations The revised rules once again make it clear that violence cannot be glorified or shown in a manner that could encourage people to commit offences. Films are also expected to steer clear of explaining criminal methods or processes in detail if such scenes could potentially promote similar acts.
Meanwhile, The guidelines also bar content that promotes “communal, obscurantist, anti-scientific or anti-national attitudes.” They further state that films should not "strain India's friendly relations with foreign states."
Notably, This particular provision is likely to draw attention in the case of Salman Khan 's war drama Maatrubhumi : May War Rest in Peace, earlier titled Galwan Attack. The movie, centred on the 2020 India-China military clash, has as per reports been awaiting certification amid concerns linked to its China-related content. The delay comes at a time when India and China have been working towards improving bilateral relations.
As per the latest buzz, The board has also been asked to consider whether certain scenes could hurt the "sentiments or sensibilities of people." The guidelines specifically mention the depiction of child abuse and crimes against women, while also cautioning against violence that does not serve a clear purpose in the story.
In further updates, One of the biggest changes is the introduction of a mandatory warning for films that show the consumption, use or trafficking of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. Such scenes will now have to carry the on-screen message: “Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment. Say No to Drugs.”
On top of that, Until now, the CBFC rules focused on ensuring that films did not promote, justify or glamorise drug addiction. There was no standard warning that filmmakers were required to put up when drugs appeared on screen. The revised guidelines now make that warning an official requirement for certification. The change comes soon after similar advisories were issued for OTT platforms and private satellite television channels.
The CBFC is also expected to pay closer attention to movie titles under the revised guidelines. Titles that are seen as “provocative, vulgar or offensive” can be flagged by the board.
Source: Hindustan Times