Censor Board's list of banned words put on hold
Several board members have reportedly objected to the list being circulated
Mumbai: The controversial 'objectionable' and 'abusive' words list directed by Censor Board Pahlaj Nihalani, has been put on hold after a meeting today. Several board members have reportedly objected to the list being circulated.
Read: Here’s a list of words banned by the Censor Board of India
A circular sent out a few days back, listed down the words and phrases in English and Hindi that were objectionable and abusive. Ashok Pandit, a member from the board had made his disapproval by tweeting, "as a Filmmaker & #CBFC board member do not endorse the list issued by the Chairperson On words not to be used in films.I ws nt consulted. (sic)"
Pahlaj has been slammed on social media and director Sriram Raghavan whose film ‘Badlapur’ faced consequences, said the list was "stupid". The Censor board chief has said the list was only meant as a guideline for Censor Board members and was not meant to go public.