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'At Times We Are Unable To Certify Nice Films'

The chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification says it is time to give serious thought to exhibiting some films without any cuts.

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'At Times We Are Unable To Certify Nice Films'
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Last year, the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, Sharmila Tagore, was miffed at the manner in which Union I&B minister Priyaranjan Das Munshi appropriated the board's main task of certifying films. Now, with just a month to go before her tenure comes to an end, Sharmila tells Outlook that it's time to give serious thought to her proposal of exhibiting some films without subjecting them to censorship rules. Excerpts from the interview.
Your tenure ends next month. What are the changes you've suggested to make the board more in tune with the times?
The board has always been caught in a time-warp when it comes to certifying films. What prompts the change in thinking now?

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There has been some talk of the censor board allowing the screening of adult films uncensored, in designated theatres. How do you propose to exhibit them?
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Much before you, Vijay Anand as the censor board chairman had suggested special theatres for the screening of adult films but had to step down when the i&b ministry disagreed with him. You seem to be suggesting the same thing.
Why is certification and censorship such a touchy issue?
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