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Honey Trehan Criticizes New CBFC Guidelines as Cowardice and Dictatorship
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What Happened?
Filmmaker Honey Trehan has condemned the CBFC's new guidelines, labeling them as cowardly and dictatorial. His remarks follow the removal of his film 'Satluj' from Zee5 shortly after its release.
Key points
- Honey Trehan criticized the CBFC's new guidelines on Instagram.
- He described the guidelines as a threat to freedom of speech.
- His film 'Satluj' was removed from Zee5 shortly after its release.
- The CBFC's new directives include that films must be complete for certification.
- The Delhi High Court has issued notices regarding Sunny Deol's film 'Suryaa'.
Key insights
- The new guidelines may deter filmmakers from exploring sensitive topics.
- Trehan's criticism reflects broader concerns about censorship in India.
- The removal of 'Satluj' raises questions about the CBFC's role in film certification.
Why it matters
These guidelines could significantly impact filmmakers' freedom of expression in India.
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Honey Trehan· PersonCBFC· OrganizationSatluj· FilmDiljit Dosanjh· PersonDelhi High Court· OrganizationSuryaa· FilmJaswant Singh Khalra· Person
Source
India Today
