Who are the new members of the Central Board of Film Certification? Are they here to change the rules of the game? We got them talking about religion, sexuality, violenceand the lines they want to draw on the big screen.
PK created a furore, but thats past. One has to make sure no sentiments are hurt
Pahlaj Nihalani, 65, Chairperson, CBFC
Pahlaj Nihalani began his career as a small-time distributor at the age of 14. He started his own distribution company in 1975 and branched into producing films. Shola Aur Shabnam, Dil Tera Deewana, Aankhen and Andaaz are some of the blockbusters he has produced. Before he was appointed chairperson of CBFC, Nihalani produced BJPs campaign video for the 2014 general elections, Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi.
What, according to you, is a good film?
One that can be viewed with the family, the focus should be on the story, the emotions and dialogues, not the craft.
Should a film have a message?
There will always be a takeaway in a good film. A film should either entertain or impart values. This can be done even without the use of cuss words, like my film Aankhen did.
Name your favourite film.
Mughal-E-Azam and 3 Idiots. The latter showed the actors backsides and a speech used the word balaatkaar (rape) but the makers intention wasnt bad. The calibre of the actors ensured the scenes dont appear obscene.
Whats your view of films meant for an adult audience, for example Delhi Belly?
That film was cleared before I took up this post. Films can be made without innuendos and profanities. My film Mitti aur Sona showed a prostitute but the actor didnt have to take her clothes off to establish the character. In my term, I intend to reinforce the guidelines set by the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
The one film you would have completely censored.
Grand Masti. On many other films, such as Ishqiya and Love Sex aur Dhokha, I dont have an opinion because I dont like to watch such films.
Whats your view on films that depict a lot of violence, such as Agneepath or Ghajini?
Dishoom-dishoom isnt violence. Deewar had action but it was a good film. Amitabh Bachchans Agneepath is an underrated film too. The remake has a lot of unnecessary violence.
Would the same rules apply to English films or world cinema too?
Of course, we have a responsibility towards our audience. We cannot let international filmmakers guide Indian culture.
How about depiction of religion?
See how PK created a furore, but thats past. One has to make sure no sentiments are hurt.
Please visit the Source to read the original article, I didn't post it fully as that was too long.
PK created a furore, but thats past. One has to make sure no sentiments are hurt
Pahlaj Nihalani, 65, Chairperson, CBFC
Pahlaj Nihalani began his career as a small-time distributor at the age of 14. He started his own distribution company in 1975 and branched into producing films. Shola Aur Shabnam, Dil Tera Deewana, Aankhen and Andaaz are some of the blockbusters he has produced. Before he was appointed chairperson of CBFC, Nihalani produced BJPs campaign video for the 2014 general elections, Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi.
What, according to you, is a good film?
One that can be viewed with the family, the focus should be on the story, the emotions and dialogues, not the craft.
Should a film have a message?
There will always be a takeaway in a good film. A film should either entertain or impart values. This can be done even without the use of cuss words, like my film Aankhen did.
Name your favourite film.
Mughal-E-Azam and 3 Idiots. The latter showed the actors backsides and a speech used the word balaatkaar (rape) but the makers intention wasnt bad. The calibre of the actors ensured the scenes dont appear obscene.
Whats your view of films meant for an adult audience, for example Delhi Belly?
That film was cleared before I took up this post. Films can be made without innuendos and profanities. My film Mitti aur Sona showed a prostitute but the actor didnt have to take her clothes off to establish the character. In my term, I intend to reinforce the guidelines set by the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
The one film you would have completely censored.
Grand Masti. On many other films, such as Ishqiya and Love Sex aur Dhokha, I dont have an opinion because I dont like to watch such films.
Whats your view on films that depict a lot of violence, such as Agneepath or Ghajini?
Dishoom-dishoom isnt violence. Deewar had action but it was a good film. Amitabh Bachchans Agneepath is an underrated film too. The remake has a lot of unnecessary violence.
Would the same rules apply to English films or world cinema too?
Of course, we have a responsibility towards our audience. We cannot let international filmmakers guide Indian culture.
How about depiction of religion?
See how PK created a furore, but thats past. One has to make sure no sentiments are hurt.
Please visit the Source to read the original article, I didn't post it fully as that was too long.