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Union Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur recently expressed displeasure with the CBFC’s nod to the Hollywood film, Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh in the lead roles. 

According to Indian Express, the Minister has asked the officials to remove a scene from the screenings of Oppenheimer. He urged that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) take full responsibility for allowing the offensive material. The Minister warned to take harsh measures against all CBFC members involved in allowing the screening and ordered the filmmakers to immediately remove the sequence from the movie.

In a scene from the movie, Cillian Murphy reads passages from the holy book Bhagavad Gita ahead of his steamy s*x with Florence Pugh. The scene has also triggered some debate on social media.

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What Is CBFC?

The CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, responsible for certifying films before their public exhibition. The primary objective of film certification is to ensure that the content of the films is suitable for various age groups and adheres to the country's laws and guidelines.

How Are Films Certified In India? Know The Process:

Films in India are certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), commonly known as the Censor Board. Filmmakers are required to submit a film to the CBFC for certification before it can be made available for public viewing. Along with the complete movie, the submission also comes with all the required paperwork.

The film is watched by a panel of CBFC members, including a chairman and numerous board members, to assess its content and appropriateness for various age groups and audiences. Considering elements like language, violence, nudity, sexual content, and any other potentially offensive material, the board members discuss the movie's content.

The CBFC may require the filmmakers to make the appropriate edits or alterations if it determines that any content is unacceptable or in violation of the rules. The filmmakers must implement these adjustments before the movie may be certified. As soon as the CBFC members agree, they designate the proper certification category for the movie and notify the director of their choice.Following certification, titles and advertising materials for the movie must include information about the certification, such as the category and certificate number.

Film Certification Categories

The CBFC classifies films into various categories based on the film's content and target audience. The certification categories in India are as follows:

U (Universal): Films suitable for all age groups. 

UA (Parental Guidance): Films suitable for children above 12 years of age, but parental guidance is advised. 

A (Adult): Films restricted to adult audiences (above 18 years) due to their mature content. 

S (Special): Restricted to specialized audiences such as doctors, scientists, etc.