Kangana Ranaut demands OTT censorship and slams CBFC as ‘redundant’ amid ‘Emergency’ release issues | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency‘ is currently awaiting CBFC certification, and this has become a point of discussion. In a recent News18 conversation, the host claimed that the Netflix series ‘IC814: The Kandahar Hijack‘ had “changed the names of the terrorists but didn’t face any cuts.” He then asked Kangana whether she believed this situation represented a “double standard,” given that her film is still pending certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.It’s important to note that OTT content isn’t subject to CBFC certification, which explains why the series didn’t undergo the same scrutiny as films planned for theatrical release.
In response, Kangana described the CBFC as a “redundant body” but argued that OTT platforms should fall under its jurisdiction. She mentioned that, given current technological advancements, the censor board has become somewhat outdated. The actress had also raised similar concerns during the previous parliamentary session. Additionally, she expressed worry about children having access to various content on platforms like YouTube.
The actress expressed concern about the content available on OTT platforms and YouTube, noting that children might accidentally encounter troubling material. She pointed out that people can access any channel or content they want by simply paying for it, which she finds quite worrying. Kangana highlighted the irony of struggling with censor boards over issues like blood and cuts while feeling that OTT platforms, in particular, need more regulatory oversight. She believes it’s time to rethink the approach to censorship, emphasizing that OTT platforms might require it the most.
The Netflix series ‘IC814: The Kandahar Hijack’, about the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC814, used the real code names of the five terrorists. Some viewers were upset by the names Bhola and Shankar used for two of the hijackers. In response, Netflix added a disclaimer showing the terrorists’ real names.
Kangana’s film, which is based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has not yet been released. There have been concerns raised about how the Sikh community is portrayed in the film, which might be affecting its certification process with the censor board.