Film industry welcomes Prasoon Joshi’s appointment; wants Cinematograph Act amended
In March, when a documentary maker appeared before the Central Board of Film Certification with his first feature film, based on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts, the examining committee suggested seven cuts. Unlike the rule where filmmakers are given an opportunity to defend their films orally in front of the committee, Dakxin Chhara had to return empty handed accepting the cuts to his film, Sameer (to release on September 15).
Disheartened, Chhara met then CBFC chairman Pahlaj Nihalani to present his case. He was amused at Nihalani’s response. Sample this: “Sir, what is wrong with mann ki baat that I have been asked to remove?,” asked Chhara. “Change it,” said Nihalani. “‘Mann ki Baat’ is PM’s radio show. You can’t use it. Change it to tann ki baat, dil ki baat, but mute mann.” Chhara then took his film to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal.
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