Prasoon Joshi criticises Bhansali for screening "Padmavati" without certificate
Mumbai
November 20, 2017
Disappointed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" was
screened to selected individuals, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi has said this "sets
an opportunistic precedent" and attempts "to subvert the existing norm of film
certification".
"It is disappointing that the film 'Padmavati' is
being screened for the media and getting reviewed on national channels without
the CBFC having seen or certified the film. This compromises the role of systems
and balances that are part of a functioning industry," said Joshi.
The
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises
the system of censor certification.
"It's myopic to treat the
certification process haphazardly to suit convenience. On one hand, holding the
CBFC responsible and pressurising to accelerate the process. And on the other
hand, attempt to subvert the very process, sets an opportunistic precedent."
About the CBFC returning "Padmavati" to the producers without certification,
Prasoon explains, "In this specific case, the film's application came up this
week only for review. The makers know and admit that the paperwork is not
complete."
"The very disclaimer whether the film is work of fiction or
historical was left blank and not stated - and on simply and legitimately being
asked to provide documents, target the CBFC for looking the other way and
delay."
Taken aback by the above allegation, Joshi says "this is truly
surprising".
"The CBFC is a responsible body and has the best interests
of the industry and society in mind. Let not convenient casual methods be
brought into practice.We all must have a responsible, mutually respectful and
balanced approach."
On Friday, Arnab Goswami shocked the nation by
declaring he had seen "Padmavati" and found nothing objectionable in it.
Mumbai
November 20, 2017
Disappointed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" was
screened to selected individuals, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi has said this "sets
an opportunistic precedent" and attempts "to subvert the existing norm of film
certification".
"It is disappointing that the film 'Padmavati' is
being screened for the media and getting reviewed on national channels without
the CBFC having seen or certified the film. This compromises the role of systems
and balances that are part of a functioning industry," said Joshi.
The
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises
the system of censor certification.
"It's myopic to treat the
certification process haphazardly to suit convenience. On one hand, holding the
CBFC responsible and pressurising to accelerate the process. And on the other
hand, attempt to subvert the very process, sets an opportunistic precedent."
About the CBFC returning "Padmavati" to the producers without certification,
Prasoon explains, "In this specific case, the film's application came up this
week only for review. The makers know and admit that the paperwork is not
complete."
"The very disclaimer whether the film is work of fiction or
historical was left blank and not stated - and on simply and legitimately being
asked to provide documents, target the CBFC for looking the other way and
delay."
Taken aback by the above allegation, Joshi says "this is truly
surprising".
"The CBFC is a responsible body and has the best interests
of the industry and society in mind. Let not convenient casual methods be
brought into practice.We all must have a responsible, mutually respectful and
balanced approach."
On Friday, Arnab Goswami shocked the nation by
declaring he had seen "Padmavati" and found nothing objectionable in it.
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