Kerala Film Producers Association to take up issue of censor cuts: Listin Stephen
Kochi (PTI): Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) secretary Listin Stephen on Sunday said the issue of censoring scenes considered normal in Kerala would be raised with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
“It is not a healthy trend that certain scenes, which are common and acceptable to the people of Kerala, are being restricted or blurred in films,” Listin told reporters at a film event here.
He said the CBFC’s recent directions for a Malayalam film to censor scenes showing beef consumption and rakhi-wearing are not appropriate.
“Normally, filmmakers and writers are aware of the guidelines and avoid controversial content during production. But now, the situation has become unpredictable; we don’t know which scenes will be flagged when we seek certification,” he added.
Listin further said that the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce has also decided to take up the issue. “We will discuss it with other film bodies and take appropriate action,” he said.
Recently, the CBFC reportedly suggested cuts and changes to 15 scenes in the film 'Haal', starring Shane Nigam.
The producer (Juby Thomas) and director (Muhammed Rafeek) of the movie have approached the Kerala Hig
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CJI Surya Kant clarifies 'parasites' remarks, says 'pained' over media reports
New Delhi (PTI): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a strongly worded clarification on his 'parasites' remarks, saying he was "pained" by media reports that suggested he criticised youth.
"I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the hearing of a frivolous case yesterday," the CJI said in a statement.
Kant emphasised that his remarks were specifically directed at individuals entering the legal profession through "fake and bogus degrees" and were "misquoted by a section of the media."
The clarification follows a controversy during a hearing on Friday, when the CJI used words like "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.
"What I had specifically criticised were those who have entered professions like the Bar (legal profession) with the aid of fake and bogus degrees. Similar persons have sneaked into the media, social media, and other noble professions as well, and hence, they are like parasites.
"It is totally baseless to suggest that I criticised the youth of our nation. Not only am I proud of our present and future human resource, but every youth of India inspires me. It is not an exaggeration to say that Indian youth have great regard and respect for me, and I too see them as the pillars of a developed India," the chief justice said about his remarks.
