EXCLUSIVE: Mark Antony actor-producer Vishal’s corruption-in-CBFC claims opens up a can of worms; producer of Kay Kay Menon-starrer Love All says he needed to pay Rs. 5 lakhs to get his movie cleared : Bollywood Information – Bollywood Hungama

The allegations by Vishal on CBFC (Central Board of Movie Certification) have opened a can of worms. On the night of September 28, the actor-producer claimed that he needed to pay Rs. 6.50 lakhs to clear the Hindi model of his movie, Mark Antony. His publish went viral for the reason that allegations had been excessive. The matter turned so severe that the Ministry of Info and Broadcasting needed to ship an official instantly to conduct an inquiry.

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Antony actor-producer Vishal’s corruption-in-CBFC claims opens up a can of worms; producer of Kay Kay Menon-starrer Love All says he needed to pay Rs. 5 lakhs to get his movie cleared

In the meantime, Bollywood Hungama solely spoke to a producer, Ramesh Vyas, who claimed that he additionally needed to cough up cash to clear his sports activities movie, Love All. Starring Kay Kay Menon, it was launched in cinemas on September 1.

Ramesh Vyas instructed us, “I needed to pay Rs. 5 lakhs to get the certificates in 5 languages. Even then, I received the certificates for two regional variations 2 days after the discharge of the movie.”

He added, “I’ve received many movies censored. This has occurred just lately. I utilized for a censor certificates in 8 languages. After getting the certificates for five languages, I used to be requested to pay once more. Kahan se dunga foremost paisa? I declined and I haven’t received the certificates but.”

Ramesh Vyas continued, “My second movie, Ronny, made in Kannada, hasn’t been censored but. I received three dates, all of which received cancelled. Mere se money ki demand ki thi. Maine bola ki foremost nahin dunga.”

He elaborated, “They requested for Rs. 3.50 lakhs. I refused to pay. The standing on the net portal states that the applying is underneath course of. I mailed them and even despatched them the artistic, which bears the discharge date of the movie. But, I’m but to listen to from them. I’ll now announce the brand new launch date solely after I get the certificates in my hand.”

Bollywood Hungama then spoke to Sanjay Singh, who received Love All censored. He dismissed the corruption claims, “These are baseless allegations. We adopted all the principles and rules. Hum aise chakkaron se dus kadam door hello rehte hai. What Vishal ji mentioned is his private matter and expertise. For Love All, we went via the official route, and every little thing is underneath report.”

He additionally added, “I’m not a Censor agent. We helped the makers with the Censor course of as a pleasant gesture.”

Ex-chairperson appeals to PM

Pahlaj Nihalani, who was the chairperson of the CBFC earlier than Prasoon Joshi took over in August 2017, instructed Bollywood Hungama that he has been conscious of the unlawful actions taking place in CBFC, “It has been taking place for a very long time. However I admire Vishal’s braveness. He has taken up the problem. No person else dared to brazenly say that there exists corruption. The chairman is just not attending workplace. He has handed over the accountability to the CEO. The CEO shouldn’t be the one watching a film. He can solely oversee the administration and nothing else. It’s the chairman who has to observe a movie. But when he’s unable to take action, why did he even settle for the place within the first place?”

He said, “The trade is struggling because of the CBFC’s corruption. He (Prasoon Joshi) can also be part of the trade. He ought to deal with the trade’s pursuits and supply a corruption-free surroundings within the CBFC workplace.”

When requested why nobody raised their voice in opposition to these practices, Pahlaj replied, “Who’s going to speak? A lot is at stake. You lose crores of cash in case your movie will get delayed even by every week. I salute Vishal. We must always study the lesson from him and brazenly speak about their issues.”

Pahlaj Nihalani is saddened that so many individuals from the trade slammed him throughout his tenure, “When issues had been transferring proper (in my tenure), a lot noise was made. And now when the corruption is occurring in CBFC, the trade members are quiet. Ours is a bizarre trade!”

He proudly mentioned, “Throughout my tenure, there was not a single movie that needed to cancel the discharge because of the Censor course of. Some regional movies of Gujarati and South trade needed to be cancelled this week for not getting the certificates on time.”

He even appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “When Mr Narendra Modi turned the Prime Minister, he famously mentioned, ‘Na khaunga. Na khaane dunga’. Lekin CBFC mein khule aam corruption ho raha hai aur koi awaaz nahin utha raha hai.”

Ex-CBFC member speaks up

Commerce analyst Atul Mohan, who was as soon as a member of the CBFC, mentioned that it’s not truthful to color the entire CBFC workers with one brush, “CBFC mein acche log hai. In case your movie is caught and if you happen to apprise them of the state of affairs, they’ll clear it, particularly if the delay is because of some technical cause.”

He continued, “There’s a web-based system in place. You don’t want anybody. Lekin determined state of affairs ka faayda uthaya jaata hai.” He jokingly remarked, “I used to be simply considering final night time. I will need to have cleared 40-50 movies throughout my tenure at CBFC. Had I requested for Rs. 5 lakhs for every film, I’d have had Rs. 2-3 crores in my kitty!”

Atul Mohan was all praises for Pahlaj Nihalani, “This by no means occurred in his time. He was the primary one jinhone poore system mein kachra saaf kiya. He didn’t even permit brokers within the constructing. As soon as Prasoon Joshi turned the chairperson, the brokers had been again within the workplace.”

The opposite aspect

Bollywood Hungama tried contacting Prasoon Joshi and he was unavailable for remark. CBFC CEO Ravinder Bhakar replied to our message with a press launch. Excerpts from this launch are as follows:

“With the implementation of aggressive digitization, full course of automation, and emphasis on minimal human intervention, the interference of intermediaries/brokers has come down considerably. Nevertheless, the apply nonetheless exists in some areas which is defeating the aim of transparency and easy functioning of the certification course of.  Please don’t cope with any middleman or third-party agent. The producers/filmmakers are additional cautioned that they need to not encourage any third-party brokers/ intermediaries. Quite the opposite, if any third occasion is claiming they signify CBFC and are demanding any sum of quantity, please report it instantly to CBFC. Strictest motion will likely be taken in opposition to anybody discovered concerned and we will get into the basis trigger.

Alternatively, a piece of the trade has said that they haven’t come throughout any such demand for bribes from the CBFC members or brokers. Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani instructed ANI, “I’ve by no means confronted such an expertise. I’ve not even heard what he has mentioned. so, I’d not wish to touch upon it.”

Denzil Dias of Warner Bros wrote on X (previously Twitter), “As a consultant of @WarnerBrosIndia and @UniversalIND, I can confidently state that @CBFC_India and @MIB_India have been completely truthful & clear in all their dealings. Now we have launched 20 movies so far and haven’t confronted any corruption or delay.”

Throwback: When the CBFC CEO received arrested for bribery

The Mark Antony bribe row instantly introduced again recollections of Rakesh Kumar, who was arrested for accepting Rs. 70,000 to clear a movie named Mor Dauki Ke Bihav in August 2014. A former official of the Indian Railways, his interview to Mumbai Mirror dated January 16, 2014, had gone viral, particularly his quote that “I severely do not assume Ranbir Kapoor ought to have proven his center finger and bared his butt in Besharam (2013). I additionally felt that given his repute, Aamir Khan should not have produced a cuss-loaded movie like Delhi Stomach (2011).”

Throughout this time, it was reported that Rohit Shetty needed to go to Rakesh Kumar’s residence in Colaba, Mumbai to request him to clear Ajay Devgn-starrer Singham Returns (2014) in time. Reportedly, Kick’s (2014) producer and director Sajid Nadiadwala needed to name Kumar after the certification technique of the Salman Khan-starrer was delayed.

Extra Pages: Mark Antony Box Office Collection

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