Fifty Shades Of Grey NOT banned in India
9:55 AM
Seema Sinha (BOMBAY TIMES; March 8, 2015)
The Central Board of
Film Certification (CBFC) has refuted news that the film
adaptation of the erotic novel, Fifty Shades Of Grey, has been banned in
India.
Reportedly, the examining committee of the Censor Board recently watched the watered-down version and found it too provocative for Indian audiences.“Many mainstream films don't get clearance in the first step. The producers can appeal against the decision and go for the revising committee's opinion.Even if the revising committee gives a verdict refusing certification, an appeal can be made to Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). The film is in the process of certification and they have to revert to us,“ said Shravan Kumar, CEO, CBFC.
Added a member of the Board, “The film has not been banned. Only the government can ban the film, the CBFC cannot. There is no reason why it shouldn't release in India.“
The film's producers were not available for comments.
Reportedly, the examining committee of the Censor Board recently watched the watered-down version and found it too provocative for Indian audiences.“Many mainstream films don't get clearance in the first step. The producers can appeal against the decision and go for the revising committee's opinion.Even if the revising committee gives a verdict refusing certification, an appeal can be made to Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). The film is in the process of certification and they have to revert to us,“ said Shravan Kumar, CEO, CBFC.
Added a member of the Board, “The film has not been banned. Only the government can ban the film, the CBFC cannot. There is no reason why it shouldn't release in India.“
The film's producers were not available for comments.
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