Pahlaj Nihalani, the chairman of the Central Board of Film Censors, is the new moral policeman in town. He has waded into an unwanted controversy by passing an order, down the line, which encompasses the following:-
(a) Banned the usage of 36 Hindi and English cuss words in films (What about those that aren't
covered in the list? I'm sure he, himself wouldn't have catered to such an eventuality!)
(b) Deletion of violence against women.
(c) Ban on words that have double meanings.
(d) Ban on describing India's commercial capital as 'Bombay'.
(e) Ban on glorifying bloodshed.
What a colossal idiocy? Whom is he trying to pander to? The saffron party, which has put him on this elevated post because he feels that he owes it an obligation and thankfulness in having chosen him to grace that seat?
It's immensely sad that a film maker like him has passed an order that would gag the freedom and creativity of the film maker. Thankfully, the government has already come up saying that it doesn't support the idea.
I was trying to visualise 'Gabbar Singh of Sholay' in the Pahlaj Nihalani brought about situation. He would straight away lose his status as a villain thanks to the gag on him! And you can use your imagination to visualise many other villains who'd carved a niche for themselves by their unique brand of villainy!!
Can people, elevated to responsible positions be so crass that they forget to apply themselves sensibly on the job entrusted upon them?
Tailpiece.
I think even the people who've put the present dispensation in place have begun to realise the virtue of the previous one! Will we ever learn?
(a) Banned the usage of 36 Hindi and English cuss words in films (What about those that aren't
covered in the list? I'm sure he, himself wouldn't have catered to such an eventuality!)
(b) Deletion of violence against women.
(c) Ban on words that have double meanings.
(d) Ban on describing India's commercial capital as 'Bombay'.
(e) Ban on glorifying bloodshed.
What a colossal idiocy? Whom is he trying to pander to? The saffron party, which has put him on this elevated post because he feels that he owes it an obligation and thankfulness in having chosen him to grace that seat?
It's immensely sad that a film maker like him has passed an order that would gag the freedom and creativity of the film maker. Thankfully, the government has already come up saying that it doesn't support the idea.
I was trying to visualise 'Gabbar Singh of Sholay' in the Pahlaj Nihalani brought about situation. He would straight away lose his status as a villain thanks to the gag on him! And you can use your imagination to visualise many other villains who'd carved a niche for themselves by their unique brand of villainy!!
Can people, elevated to responsible positions be so crass that they forget to apply themselves sensibly on the job entrusted upon them?
Tailpiece.
I think even the people who've put the present dispensation in place have begun to realise the virtue of the previous one! Will we ever learn?
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