Censor Board’s clarification on actor Vishal’s allegations: Said- Those who were bribed are not the people of the board, film makers should avoid middlemen

Censor Board has given clarification on the bribery allegations of Tamil actor Vishal. The board issued a statement saying that the people who took money from Vishal have no connection with the board. They are third party people, the board does not recognize such people.

The board said, ‘We are investigating this entire matter. We will go to the root of the matter and find the culprits. If any middleman or agent tries to extort money, film makers can complain about it with the help of the help desk.

Censor Board Chairman Prasoon Joshi said that being a responsible organization, CBFC ensures that the process of film certification is completely transparent and honest.

This matter is related to Vishal’s film Mark Antony. He alleges that to get the Hindi version of the film passed, he had to pay a bribe of Rs 6.5 lakh to the officials sitting in the Censor Board.

The board said- from now on most of the processes will be online
The Censor Board is facing a lot of trouble when the issue of bribery comes to light. Meanwhile, the board has issued a statement clarifying these allegations. The board said, ‘We have already been doing all the work within the board digitally. However, now more attention will be given. We also appeal to all film makers to mostly follow digital processes.

Vishal had made serious allegations against the Censor Board while posting the video on social media.

Board’s appeal to film makers – do not get in touch with middlemen or agents
The board said, ‘Online arrangements have been made for film certification. Do not contact any middleman or agent in between. We do not recognize such middlemen. If caught, strict legal action will be taken against them.

All film makers are requested to apply for film certification within the stipulated time. Do not struggle for the certificate at the last moment. Every year approximately 12 thousand to 18 thousand films are given certificates.

It takes time for us to watch every movie. Sometimes we also have pressure from producers. Despite this, we watch each film and give them certificates with complete honesty.

The Censor Board has created some new protocols to reduce the involvement of third parties and middlemen.

Prasoon Joshi became the chairman of CBFC in 2017. He has completed two terms.

Prasoon Joshi said- The process of film certification is done with complete honesty.
Censor Board Chairman Prasoon Joshi’s version is also included in this entire statement. He said, ‘I have completed two terms as chairman. In these two years, I have worked with complete transparency and understanding. Whatever matters come up, they are looked at with complete sensitivity and honesty.

We maintain a balanced environment within the board. You also want everyone’s feedback. CBFC, being a responsible organization, ensures that the process of film certification is completely transparent and honest.