Question : CERTIFICATION OF ADULT MOVIES

(a) the number of adult movies with A certificate released/approved by the Central Board of Film Certificate (CBFC) in various languages for their screening in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, language-wise;

(b) whether CBFC has also mooted the idea of granting X certification to porn movies;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(d) whether the Government has made any study about adverse impact of such adult movies on the society;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (DR. S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN)

(a) : Statement showing films given ‘A’ certificate by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) during the last three years and the current year, language-wise is at Annexure.

(b) : No, Sir.

(c) : Does not arise.

(d) : No, Sir.

(e) and (f) : Does not arise in view of reply to (d) above.