Censor Board Statement on Vishwaroopam Controversy

By Santanu Ganguly, New Delhi: “The Central Board of Film Certification would like to put it on record for all concerned that every action taken/procedure followed by CBFC for certifying Vishwaroopam or any other film has been done in accordance with the Act and Rules framed by the Parliament. The CBFC has been functioning since 1951 and there are judicial precedents upholding the legality of the certification process.

In view of the above, the statement of Advocate General Mr. Navaneetha Krishnan calling the certification process ‘a scam’ is baseless and irresponsible. The statement of Advocate Mr. Sankarasubu calling the Board members 'purchasable commodities' is utterly reprehensible and grossly defamatory.

The CBFC calls upon the Advocate General and Advocate Mr. Sankarasubu to issue an apology for the statements made by them.”