Close X
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Shyam Benegal To Head Panel For CBFC Revamp

Darpan News Desk IANS, 01 Jan, 2016 01:55 PM
  • Shyam Benegal To Head Panel For CBFC Revamp
Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal was on Friday appointed to lead a committee to recommend a holistic framework for the country's film censor board and to suggest changes in the Cinematograph Act, so that artistic creativity and freedom are not curtailed.
 
The committee, formed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in the growing issue related to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), has been constituted for "holistic interpretation" of the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/Rules, an official statement said.
 
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". 
 
"The recommendations of this committee are expected to provide a holistic framework and enable those tasked with the work of certification of films to discharge their responsibilities keeping in view this framework," the statement added.
 
Benegal is a Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, and is credited with films like "Ankur" (1973), "Nishant" (1975), "Manthan" (1976) and "Bhumika" (1977).
 
The other members of the committee include filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, ad guru Piyush Pandey, veteran film journalist Bhawana Somaaya , National Film Development Corporation managing director Nina Lath Gupta, and the joint secretary (Films) in the information and broadcasting ministry as the Member Convenor.
 
The committee has been asked to submit its recommendations within two months.
 
The news comes just days after Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley said that "the time has come to have a look at the role of the certification board... (it needs to be controversy-free”.
 
Now, the newly-appointed team would be expected to take note of the best practices in various parts of the world, especially where the film industry is given sufficient and adequate space for creative and aesthetic expression. The committee would recommend broad guidelines and procedures under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act/Rules for the benefit of the chairperson and other members of the Screening Committee.
 
The staffing pattern of CBFC, currently chaired by filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani, would also be looked into in an effort to recommend a framework which would provide efficient and transparent user-friendly services. 
 
Ever since Nihalani's appointment in January 2015, the censor board has been mired in controversies for various reasons.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

'Dilwale' Crosses Rs.100 Crore Mark Worldwide; 'Bajirao Mastani' 'Unstoppable'

As both films are made on a budget of over Rs.100 crore, the coming days would be crucial for them in theatres

'Dilwale' Crosses Rs.100 Crore Mark Worldwide; 'Bajirao Mastani' 'Unstoppable'

'Karan Arjun' Brings Tears To My Eyes: Salman Khan

Superstar Salman Khan says that he gets emotional whenever he watches his 1995 released film “Karan Arjun”

'Karan Arjun' Brings Tears To My Eyes: Salman Khan

I Love Playing Football: Dino Morea

I Love Playing Football: Dino Morea
"I love playing this sport (football) and play as often as possible. We have a team also. So we enjoy both watching and playing,” the actor told reporters.

I Love Playing Football: Dino Morea

Priyanka Chopra Feels 'Lovely' To Be Back Home

Priyanka Chopra Feels 'Lovely' To Be Back Home
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has completed the shooting schedule of her international TV series "Quantico" for the year in Los Angeles, is back in Mumbai. And she's glad to be back home.

Priyanka Chopra Feels 'Lovely' To Be Back Home

Emraan To Shoot In Transylvania For Next 'Raaz 4'

Emraan To Shoot In Transylvania For Next 'Raaz 4'
Emraan, who has also been part of the second and the third installments of the franchise, seems gung-ho about shooting for another sequel.

Emraan To Shoot In Transylvania For Next 'Raaz 4'

Ranveer Singh Bullish Over 'bajirao Mastani' Success

There was a growth in collections on the second day (Saturday) and there has been a massive jump on the third day, so I'm very happy for the producers. 

Ranveer Singh Bullish Over 'bajirao Mastani' Success