Kamal urges media to drop ‘censorship’ in context of films

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has urged Tamil media to avoid using the term “censorship” in relation to films, stating that the word has been officially discarded after years of debate. In a social media post, he noted that India’s film regulatory body has been renamed the Central Board of Film Certification, reflecting a move away from the idea of ​​”censoring” cinema. He said that the term “censorship” has been legally challenged, has become obsolete and should no longer be used by media organisations. Mr. Haasan said a democratic government should not claim the right to censor art, a widely accepted principle in global cinema. He added that Tamil cinema also stands behind this stance.