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RGV Slams India's Film Censorship as Insult to Adults
17 Jul
Summary
- Filmmaker questions why adults trusted with voting cannot decide film content.
- Censorship is called an insult, fueling curiosity for content online.
- Recent films faced multiple cuts and changes by the CBFC.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has voiced strong criticism against India's film censorship, arguing that it disrespects adult audiences.
Varma questioned why adults trusted with voting, business, and family responsibilities are not deemed capable of choosing their own viewing material. He stated that censorship is an "insult to the audience," suggesting that random committee members' decisions on content are demeaning. Filmmaking, he believes, is an art form best left to the director's vision, with audience reception being the ultimate judge.
He pointed to "Obsession" as an example, noting that even after 38 seconds of footage were removed for its Indian release, the uncut version is easily accessible online. Varma asserts that such trims do not erase content but rather amplify interest, evidenced by scenes cut by censors gaining more traction on social media.
This critique comes amidst a wave of recent interventions by the CBFC, with films like "Jana Nayagan," "Welcome To The Jungle," "Dhurandhar The Revenge," and "Satluj" reportedly undergoing numerous cuts. Varma described the CBFC's approach as paternalistic, urging filmmakers to cease accommodating a system he deems ignorant of art and its audience.
