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[h=2]The renowned filmmaker was speaking at the eighth edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival[/h]
The party in power often misuses the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a tool to push its political agenda, which results in extra-Constitutional authorities dictating terms, said renowned film-maker Mani Ratnam.
Speaking at the eighth edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) on Saturday, he welcomed the appointment of a panel headed by film maker Shyam Benegal to revamp the censor board. “CBFC is not independent as desired. It is towing the line of ruling party in power,” he said, recounting how he faced issues with his films Bombay and Iruvar.
Pahlaj Nihalani, the controversial head of CBFC, is expected to attend BIFFes on Sunday.
When asked whether Indian society was ready to do away with censorship, Mr. Ratnam said that people often underestimatee the intelligence of the audience. “The audience is dynamic. They expect something more, as they are exposed to a wonderful visual world of late,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...-mani-ratnam/article8172434.ece?homepage=true
The party in power often misuses the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as a tool to push its political agenda, which results in extra-Constitutional authorities dictating terms, said renowned film-maker Mani Ratnam.
Speaking at the eighth edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) on Saturday, he welcomed the appointment of a panel headed by film maker Shyam Benegal to revamp the censor board. “CBFC is not independent as desired. It is towing the line of ruling party in power,” he said, recounting how he faced issues with his films Bombay and Iruvar.
Pahlaj Nihalani, the controversial head of CBFC, is expected to attend BIFFes on Sunday.
When asked whether Indian society was ready to do away with censorship, Mr. Ratnam said that people often underestimatee the intelligence of the audience. “The audience is dynamic. They expect something more, as they are exposed to a wonderful visual world of late,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities...-mani-ratnam/article8172434.ece?homepage=true
