The Central Board of Film Certification or CBFC is the regulatory film body and censor board of India. It is quite fimiliar with MPAA. However, the rating system of CBFC is different from that of MPAA.
Chairmen
Vijay Anand was chairman from 2001 until his resignation in 2002. After that, Anupam Kher also worked for CBFC. After Anupam Kher, Sharmila Tagore is present chairman of CBFC.
Rating System
The rating system they have incorporated is as follows:
- U : Universal (or Unristricted): This rating is given to a movie which has no objection material. Movie which occupies U rating contains no or minor voilence and sensuality.
- This rating is similar to G and PG of MPAA.
- UA : Unrestricted with adult accompiament. This rating is given to a movie which contains mild voilence, language and sensuality. Movie may contain some material unsuitable for chidern under 12.
- This rating is similar to 12A of BAFTA and PG-13 of MPAA.
- A : Adults: This rating is given to a movie which contains extreme voilence, sexuality (partial nudity also included) and frightening scenes.
- This rating is similar to R of MPAA.
- S : Special: This rating is very rare. This rating shows the movie is only for special class.
Criticism
Criticism of CBFC is very common. CBFC's rating system is disliked by Indian People. People think that the rating system must be improved. There are movies that contains very strong sexual material, are also passed by CBFC. Nowdays, U certification movies also includes bed-room scenes and strong voilence, which is totaly unsuitable for children. India's culture and heritage doesn't accept all these things shown in the big-screen of Indian cinemas and multiplexes.
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