Central board of film certification

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1. Central Board of Film Certification CBFC

2. INTRODUCTION Formation : 1951 Type : Government Agency Headquarters : Mumbai Region Served : India Chairperson : Leela Samson Comes under : Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Website : cbfcindia.gov.in

3. CBFC CBFC is tasked with “regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952 ”. It assigns certifications to films, television shows and television ads. Films are exhibited in India only after they are certified by the board. The board is headed by the Central Govt. and is assisted by not more than 9 members .

4. CBFC currently issues the following certificates. CERTIFICATE - NAME DESCRIPTION U - Universal Unrestricted Public Exhibition throughout India, suitable for all age group. Films under the category should not upset children over 4. Such films may contain educational, social, comical or family oriented themes. Examples :- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag , Rock On, Ra One, Chennai Express, U/A – Parental Guidance All ages admitted, but it is advised that children below 12 be accompanied by a parent as the theme or content may be considered intense or inappropriate for young children . Examples :- Action Jackson, 3 Idiots, PK, Haider ,

5. CERTIFICATE - NAME DESCRIPTION A - Adults Only for adult audience (18+). Nobody below the age of 18 may buy/rent an A-rated DVD or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category may contain adult/ disturbing themes, frequent crude language, brutal violence, nudity, scenes of drug abuse and sex scenes which is considered unsuitable for minors. Examples :- Dev D, BA Pass, Nasha , Aastha ( 1997) S - Restricted to any special class of persons The rating signifies that the film is meant for a specialized audience, such as doctors, scientists etc Examples:-

6. CENSORSHIP GUIDELINES Under section 5b(2) Anti social activities such as violence are not glorified or justified. The modus operandi (method of operation) of criminals, other visuals or words likely to incite the commission of any offence are not depicted. Scenes showing involvement of children in violence as victims or preparatory or as forced witnesses to violence, or showing children as being subjected to any form of child abuse, or abuse of animals, are not presented needlessly. Visuals or words showing hatred towards racial, religious or other groups are not presented.

7. CENSORSHIP GUIDELINES Scenes having effects of de- sensitising or de- humanising people are not shown. Scenes tending to encourage drug addiction, glamorise consumption of tobacco or smoking are not shown. Human sensibilities are not offended by vulgarity, obscenity or depravity. Scenes degrading women in any matter are not presented. Rape or any kind of molestation or scenes of similar nature are avoided. Visuals or words which promote communal, anti-scientific or anti-national attitude are not presented.

8. WHY WE NEED CBFC? The medium of films remains responsible and sensitive to the values and standards of society. So as to provide clean and healthy entertainment. To maintain a good cinematic standard. To control the unwanted impacts of films on society. To avoid the exposure of content which may disregard the dignity of court and other national symbols.

9. WHY WE NEED CBFC? To ensure that children are not exposed to a content which can be psychologically damaging. To ensure that the film is judged completely from the point of view of its overall impact and is examined keeping in mind the time period that is depicting in the film.

10. Some films banned in India by CBFC 1994 Bandit Queen It was banned temporarily by the Delhi High Court after Phoolan Devi, the subject of the film's story, challenged its authenticity . 1975 Aandhi It was banned during Emergency by Indira Gandhi and subsequently released in 1977 after Janata Party came into power . 2005 Black Friday (2004 film ) The movie was based on the 1993 Bombay bombings. The released was blocked until the verdict of the lawsuit by the  Bombay High Court  on the petition of the under-trials .  The film was originally set to be released in India on 28 January 2005 .  The producers appealed at the Supreme Court but the High Court order was upheld. The movie finally saw its release on 9 February 2007.

11. 1996 Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love It was banned due to sexual content. The version released in India had 2 minute cut of nudity . 2001 Paanch It was banned for glorifying drugs, sex and violence, later certified with cuts but went unreleased 2005 Black Friday (2004 film) The movie was based on the 1993 Bombay bombings. The released was blocked until the verdict of the lawsuit by the Bombay High Court on the petition of the under-trials .  The film was originally set to be released in India on 28 January 2005 .  The producers appealed at the Supreme Court but the High Court order was upheld. The movie finally saw its release on 9 February 2007.

12. LATEST ISSUE REATED TO CBFC PTI report- Aug 22,2014 CBFC CEO took bribe for not cutting scenes:CBI CEO of CBFC Rakesh Kumar arrested, was suspected to have been demanding bribe during the screening of films before issuance of censor certificate, threatening with cuts if the demand was not met. Two people, an advisory panel member and an authorized censor agent, were arrested for allegedly asking for a bribe of 70’000 on behalf of the CEO of the board from an urgent clearance of the film.

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