Question : DELETION OF A SCENE



(a) whether the Government are aware that the Indian culture, tradition and Gurukul system has been put to disgrace in the Hindi Film `Mohabbatein`;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) the reasons for passing this Film by the Censor Board despite the fact that insult has been shown to the holy `Gayatri Mantra` in the film;

(d) whether the Government have received complaints to remove the objectionable scenes from the film; and

(e) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)


(a) to (c) The Examining Committee, which examined the film `Mohabbatein` (Hindi), recommended, by majority, grant of a clear `U` Certificate to the film, as per the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983. The Committee did not find anything derogatory in the film. The Central Board of Film Certification, on the basis of the recommendations of the Examining Committee, certified the film.

(d) & (e): No complaints have been received by the Government to delete any scene from the film `Mohabbatein`.