You do not need a "censorship card" for digital series and movies, say celebrities

Filmmakers and artists, who felt constrained by censorship rules, found over-the-top platforms (OTTs) as a means of Express yourself freely. But they are now worried about measures to regulate this media as well and argue that instead of putting a damper on life, it would require "age-based" certification. Their concerns stem from the recent Supreme Court directive to the Center to regulate content broadcast on OTT media platforms, where shows and films are often marked by nudity, violence and vulgar language.

Director Sachin Yardi, who made a leap into the Internet. with Chopsticks praised the digital space for the freedom he gives to artists and opposes censorship on digital media.

"Everyone has their own idea of ​​what censorship should be and I have mine Sachin Yardi told IANS

At the bottom of it all, we should not undermine the intelligence of the entire people is crucial, "said Sachin Yardi.

He said, "We should not comment on what others should see."

The actress Kubbra Sait, who became famous playing the cuckoo, a transgender in the popular thriller Sacred Games and shot a scene with frontal nudity, said he there was no need for another "censorship commission" for OTT content. [19659004] She believes in a certification adapted to the age group.

"This allows the freedom to choose freely, whether we like it or not, but I do not understand a group of professionals who decide for the population, whether they think or not you have to watch / consume the content, "Kubbra told IANS.

The actress asks why the need is felt. a digital censorship committee, because there are enough waivers and parental controls when you watch content on demand.

"You have to tell a story of how it was written or written, and advice to censor even the content on the web is now a tiring debate." Creators need the freedom to do what they want. they want.The viewers have the same freedom to watch what they want, "she said.

In January, selected content providers online, including Netflix and Hotstar, voluntarily signed a Code of Best Practices for Self-Regulation under the aegis of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). ). Amazon Prime Video is however not part of the self-regulation code.

The actor Ali Fazal, who participated in the crime thriller of Amazon Prime Video Mirzapur believes that censorship will lead to piracy.

"The fact that a group of nerdy hikers had to say it because" Hey, why not? We managed to censor films, how can they escape with digital? I do not think anyone knows what to censor … ", Ali told IANS.

" I'm sorry to say that, but it can motivate people to go back to piracy, which our industry has been fighting for years. and people will happily unsubscribe from all OTT Indian platforms if they are censored because it is hypocrisy in the Indian context, "he added. [19659004] Choreographer and director Farah Khan, who ventures into the digital space with Mrs. Serial Killer is also not in favor of censorship on the media.

"I really do not believe in censorship. I believe in a certificate indicating 13+, 16+ or 18+ (ranking). Give it a note and people can judge for themselves … When everything is censored, anything that is an art for me can be censored, "Farah told IANS.

Richa Chadha, who figured in Amazon Prime & # 39; s Inside Edge states that it's best to give shows and movies on OTT platforms "a ranking according to the # 39; age. "

"Currently, the Internet is free from any censorship and content makers are taking advantage of this new freedom.I am not in favor of censorship in itself, but it worries me that a teenager of 12 years watch programs on guns and castrations, "Richa told IANS.

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