Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Mahesh Bhatt eager for freedom from 'CBFC stranglehold'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 01 Jan, 2016 01:54 PM
  • Mahesh Bhatt eager for freedom from 'CBFC stranglehold'
National Award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt said on Friday he hopes for "artistic freedom" in the Indian film industry with the changes that may appear in the framework of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after the announcement for a newly-appointed panel.
 
Bhatt, who has been a part of filmdom since over four decades, and has been vocal about his opinions, took to Twitter on Friday to question why the freedom was not being given to filmmakers till no“.
 
"Tomorrow we will have artistic freedom. Tomorrow we will be out of the stranglehold of the CBFC! Why can't we be free now? Today” Why?" Bhatt posted on Twitter.
 
His comment came soon after acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal was on Friday appointed by the central government to lead a new committee. The panel has been formed to recommend a holistic framework for the Indian film censor board and to suggest changes in the Cinematograph Act, so that artistic creativity and freedom are not stifled.
 
According to an official statement, the committee, formed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the growing issues related to CBFC, has been constituted for "holistic interpretation" of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/Rules.
 
The decision is in sync with Modi's vision that a milieu should be ensured wherein "artistic creativity and freedom do not get stifled or curtailed and the people tasked with the work of certification understand these nuances". 

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Want Novelty? Watch 'FAn': Shah Rukh Khan

Want Novelty? Watch 'FAn': Shah Rukh Khan
If you're looking for novelty, then you should watch out for 'Fan'. It's a different kind of film, supposed to be a niche... It's not meant to be a blockbuster releasing ahead of Christmas

Want Novelty? Watch 'FAn': Shah Rukh Khan

Bhansali Refutes Rumours Of Remaking 'Khalnayak' With Ranveer

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is basking in the success of his latest release "Bajirao Mastani", has dismissed rumours that he has signed actor Ranveer Singh for the remake of Subhash Ghai's 1993 hit film "Khalnayak".

Bhansali Refutes Rumours Of Remaking 'Khalnayak' With Ranveer

Priyanka Pulled Co-actor Prakash Jha's Leg During 'Jai Gangaajal' Shoot

Priyanka Pulled Co-actor Prakash Jha's Leg During 'Jai Gangaajal' Shoot
Actress Priyanka Chopra says she got a rare opportunity to pull director Prakash Jha's leg during the shooting of their film "Jai Gangaajal"!

Priyanka Pulled Co-actor Prakash Jha's Leg During 'Jai Gangaajal' Shoot

I Will Speak On Jiah’s Case Once It Is Cleared: Sooraj Pancholi

I Will Speak On Jiah’s Case Once It Is Cleared: Sooraj Pancholi
Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who has been booked for abetment to suicide in the death of US-born actress Jiah Khan, says he does not want to "mess" up anything by commenting on the ongoing case.

I Will Speak On Jiah’s Case Once It Is Cleared: Sooraj Pancholi

Everything I Shot For 'Mastizaade' Was No Big Deal: Sunny Leone

Being a sex comedy, Milap Zaveri's "Mastizaade" is bound to have some bold scenes, but actress Sunny Leone says shooting for the film was "no big deal" for her.

Everything I Shot For 'Mastizaade' Was No Big Deal: Sunny Leone

Rishi Kapoor takes over five hours for 'Kapoor & Sons' get-up

Rishi Kapoor, who teased his fans and followers with a glimpse of his look in Shakun Batra's "Kapoor & Sons" in the virtual world, says it takes him over five hours to get ready for his part.

Rishi Kapoor takes over five hours for 'Kapoor & Sons' get-up