Censorship in Movies & Our Culture

I have seen some of the some of the discussions mentioning parenting and all those stuff. To all those people who say that parents dont have to take their children to cinemas rated Adult, I want to say I am quite sure parents arent so stupid enough to take their children to those cinemas. Forget about cinema halls, we have something called the t.v and a more dangerous equipment the internet. Does anyone think that not taking children to cinema halls is going to prevent them from watching movies in the internet? If anyone does think like that I am so sorry to say think again. This whole thing about cinema's being an expression of art is also ridiculous. I am not talking about cinema being an expression of art, the excuse of using it like that. Cinema is one of the most imaginative and beautiful methods of expression of art. But please dont misuse that concept. We can express ourselves or art of cinema without sex scenes or nudity. More than censorship, our mindsets need to change.

Hi to all.

Censorship in movies is really important nowadays. As because we are indians and we don't want our kids to be indulged in any wrong activity.

Censor board is doing its job very efficiently and is very praise worthy too, as it is doing a lot for the nation.

See these guys are doing a lot to save our child, our culture from being destroyed.

Now a little bit of responsibility on your shoulders. Because they have done their job by providing certificates to movies. And now its our turn to take care of our children.

Rather than just complaining others for unsuitable material in the film.

Take an initiative protect your kids, from following any misdeed.

Check out their internet history.

Don't give below 18 a ticket for any adult film.

And also the directors have to look for it that they don't make irrelevant sex scenes, because a good story really don't need it. And you can not make all your money by showing the vulgar content to any body.

That's all thank you.

I think the censor board is doing good job to cut those scene which is not required to current generation. If censor board rate a particular film with 'A' then it is duty for govt to regulate norms with strict action. As no cinema hall issue ticket to below 18 years old. And if found then heavy penalty or cancel their licence. And TV media not show A kind of movie, as it is considered that in our home all type of people. Or that vulgar scene cut on that movie.

Films are meant to be for entertainment so its duty for censor board as well as parents. Parents take their children for involving such bad activity.

Actually we have to change our state of mind regarding these issue and take our underage children. As if censor board cut some scene and stop particular film then what is guarantee that they would not see such type of scene, As internet, smartphone etc. Then we can not blame to censor board 100 percent, it our duty as we have to take our children.

Hello friends, according to my point of view there is a need of censorship board on movies because now a days there are many scenes in the movies which are not good or we can say that that are affected badly on our youth or children. No doubt the Indian film industry gives us large number of good films. It give us motivational movies, comedy movies, family movies, action movies etc. But now we see that there are many movies which include some bad scenes which badly affected the childrens. Also there are some movies which anger the peoples against something as a result of which wrong consequences come out.

So I would like to say that the Indian movies is good mostly in all aspect such that it provide us good knowledge as well as motivate us but also there is a need of censorship board to stop releasing of movies which include bad scenes in the movies and which affect our youth and children.

There is huge diversity in the opinions of people here, and it gives me a great insight to the topic. I personally would like to add on to certain things.

1. The question on censor board is primarily on what and how are they censoring? Sadly there is a hypocracy prevalent on the concept of censoring. As someone already gave examples, there seems to be no clarity on the aims and ideas of the censor board.

2. What are the guidelines on rating movies as A and still censoring portions from it? Then the purpose of rating is not catered to at a large extent.

3. Talking about religion and culture, Indian culture thankfully is the most adaptable culture. It has persisted through all these decades only because of its flexibility. It automatically out throws the bad through its values. Are our values dependants on censorboards of any kind? Or are capable making the choice by themselves?

Movies are an art form, an expression of one's self. We have choice in the decision to watch, or to allow our children to watch, a certain movie.

Before we view, we as parents decide if appropriate or not.

The statue in public, of David, (Florence, Venice?) was not altered to suit censors, centuries ago.

In cinema, I don't like violence, horror but I do like fantasy, sentiment, sensuality and intellectual erotic film.

My children are, fittingly, at the opposite end of the scale. I raise them well, with high standards, so they avoid the public (internet) movies of filth. Further, they have permission to watch select movies.

First question is- Do we tolerate, or is it legal in society, to change someone's art work?

If yes, then remember, we are all different, so if we censor, who decides what to remove, what to leave, and does this get rid of the root problem?

Good morning everyone.

Most of your comment support the censorship of media content.

I agree that Censorship would enhance social harmony by filter out contents that go beyond moral standards.

However, I would like to talk about the adverse effect of the censorship.

Firstly, Censorship deteriorate the media freedom. The creativity of Story writer, Scene designers and Director may would be limited when they want to express artistic feeling through topic of sex and violence. In fact, many classical literature unavoidably include the content of sex and violence. And the aims is to accelerate rethinking of human being and philosophy of human emotion.

Secondly, Censorship of media could easily be used for political purpose. The authority may use the censorship to suppress unfavour information such as criticism of policy.

Hii Friends !

It's great to hear your valuable opinions on such a controversial topic.

In my opinion, movies are inspired from reality ie they are the replica of our society. Whatever prevails in our society either good or bad gets replicated in the movies ie it makes a direct impact on our culture. I do feel the same that movies should be made taking care of the audience, I mean there are specific scenes which are not fit for certain age group or should be viewed under adult supervision so it is the duty of the censor board to cut off such scenes because it can cause ill effect upon the minds of audience who aren't mature enough. Thus movies play a pivotal role towards shaping the culture of society and interference of censorship is quite evident for the preserving of our culture.

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I think censorship should be allowed but in a limited way. The censor board should not. Interfere in the thoughts & ideas of film maker by forcing him to sound the " galiyan " as beep. If in a movie, there is a stunt scene, it should be censored. But the national television if showing a serial every weekend of an hour of life threatening stunts, then there is no issue.

I think with the changing time, we should be ready enough to accept the changes. If censor board is giving a movie, a title of A. I Think movie is a complete package of emotions like love, stunts (action) , sad, joy, sacrifice, victory. The thoughts of film maker should not be crushed.

In the end I would like to say that cenorship should be there, when required. In a movie if there is unrequired pornographic material, it should be censored.

Yes, I think censorship is a must nowadays. Today we have so many movies displaying nudity, hurling abuses, showcasing violence and sexual violence also. Censorship is vital to protect and safeguarding the young children who are watching these movie at homes if not in theaters. They are young and under impressionable age.

They may develop and carry wrong notions or maybe they may get scared and panic because of the impact that violent scenes may cast on them. It may affect their thinking and ultimately destroy or affect their mentality because their mind is a like a blank slate.

Whatever they see becomes a part of their lives. They learn from TV's and movies. Kids are our future plus scenes of nudity or sex scenes are no pleasure to watch with family. It actually turns embarrassing. So censorship is a must.