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Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Janaki vs State of Kerala: Malayalam film bodies to stage protest before CBFC office for declining certification
Film personalities belonging to various movie organisations will stage a dharna before the office of the Central Board of Film Certfication (CBFC) on Monday to protest the Board's decision to decline certification to the film Janaki Vs State of Kerala (JSK). The CBFC revising committee had verbally directed the makers of the Suresh Gopi-starrer, JSK, to change the name of the titular character, as Janaki is another name of Goddess Sita. Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) general secretary B Unnikrishnan told reporters here on Friday that people belonging to the entire film industry will take part in the protest before the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram. Terming the CBFC's decision as 'arbitrary,' he wondered why the name change was being suggested after the film was cleared by the regional panel of the censor board. ALSO READ | Akshaye Khanna fired Vidya Balan after she refused to do a film opposite him: 'I was so scared, asked John Abraham to save me' The film was given U/A certification and was sent to the CBFC office in Mumbai, from where the change was suggested. 'We fail to understand the criterion behind such a decision,' he said. Earlier also, director M B Padmakumar's film, Token Number could be cleared for release only after changing the name of its female character from Janaki to Jayanthi, he said. Unnikrishnan said the teaser and trailer of JSK, cleared by the censor board, were being run in theatres for the last one month. 'We do not know if it has created any communal disharmony.' The film's director, Pravin Narayanan, in his Facebook post on Thursday, confirmed that he had been told by the revising committee members that the name of the central character be changed to get a certification. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court, which is hearing a petition filed by the film's makers against the delay in getting certification, directed the censor board to inform its decision to the court on Friday itself.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Decision is disturbing, arbitrary," says Malayalam film federation official on 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala', Censor Board row
Kochi (Kerala) [India], June 27 (ANI): General Secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B Unnikrishnan on Friday termed as 'distrurbing' and 'arbitrary,' the alleged demand of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' to change the name of both the film and its title character. Producers of 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK) starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi and directed by Pravin Narayanan have approached the Kerala High Court regarding the alleged unofficial directive from the CBFC. FEFKA General Secretary Unnikrishnan told ANI, 'We are also not very sure or clear about the issue regarding JSK, the film JSK. But from our conversation with the director, what we understand is that the CBFC is very keen that the name of the protagonist (played by Anupama Parameswaran), that is Janaki be changed to something else. They have some problem with the connotations of the name Janaki.' However, Unnikrishnan said the film, according to its director, does not contain any specific religious reference or allusions. 'The film doesn't have any specific religious reference or allusions, according to the director. So this decision is really disturbing and is very arbitrary. We are trying to figure out what exactly is the take of CBFC. We expect that they will furnish a show cause in the Honourable High Court this afternoon. After going through, after perusal of that document, we will take appropriate steps and address the issue properly,' sad Unnikrishnan. The FEFKA General Secretary also expressed disappointment with the alleged 'random takes' on films from the last couple of years. He said that they are ready to address and discuss such a problem with the authorities and the government. 'Our collective has serious issues with such random takes on films. This keeps happening for the last couple of years. So we need to address this issue at length and speak with authorities, and speak with the government. We, our members, should have proper guidelines to rely on. The guidelines, what we have now, are very generalised. And the members can interpret those guidelines at their will. So I think the guidelines should be more focused, specific and clear,' he said. Unnikrishnan further said that FEFKA and South Eastern Film Critic Association (SEFCA) are planning to plead in the petition filed by JSK in the High Court, however, he said 'it's a little too early for that.' He said, 'We are planning to plead in the petition to be filed by the producer in the High Court. Both SEFCA and the Kerala Film Producers Association. So that is a very symbolic protest. We want to address this issue in the public domain and also initiate a discussion on this public domain. So that is a very symbolic protest which is going to happen on Monday. We had a discussion with almost all political parties. And they all feel that this issue was quite unfortunate. Hopefully, in the next week or something we can take those discussions forward. But this is too early to say anything about it.' JSK is produced by Cosmis Entertainment. (ANI)
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Janaki vs State of Kerala: Malayalam film personalities to stage protest before CBFC office for declining certification
Film personalities belonging to various movie organisations will stage a dharna before the office of the Central Board of Film Certfication (CBFC) on Monday to protest the Board's decision to decline certification to the film 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK). The CBFC revising committee had verbally directed the makers of the Suresh Gopi-starrer film, JSK, to change the name of the titular character, as Janaki is another name of Goddess Sita. Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) general secretary B Unnikrishnan told reporters here on Friday that people belonging to the entire film industry will take part in the protest before the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram. Terming the CBFC's decision as 'arbitrary,' he wondered why the name change was being suggested after the film was cleared by the regional panel of the censor board. ALSO READ | Akshaye Khanna fired Vidya Balan after she refused to do a film opposite him: 'I was so scared, asked John Abraham to save me' The film was given U/A certification and was sent to the CBFC office in Mumbai, from where the change was suggested. 'We fail to understand the criterion behind such a decision,' he said. Earlier also, director M B Padmakumar's film, 'Token Number' could be cleared for release only after changing the name of its female character from Janaki to Jayanthi, he said. Unnikrishnan said the teaser and trailer of JSK, cleared by the censor board, were being run in the theatres for the last one month. 'We do not know if it has created any communal disharmony.' The film's director, Pravin Narayanan, in his Facebook post on Thursday, confirmed that he had been told by the revising committee members that the name of the central character be changed to get a certification. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court, which is hearing a petition filed by the film's makers against the delay in getting certification, directed the censor board to inform its decision to the court on Friday itself.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Decision is disturbing, arbitrary," says Malayalam film federation official on 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala', Censor Board row
Suresh Gopi's 'Janaki vs State of Kerala', directed by Pravin Narayanan, has been allegedly asked by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to change the name of the film's title character, played by Anupama Parameswaran. The producers of the film have approached the Kerala High Court on the alleged unofficial directive of CBFC. General Secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B Unnikrishnan on Friday termed as "distrurbing" and "arbitrary," the alleged demand of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' to change the name of both the film and its title character. Producers of 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK) starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi and directed by Pravin Narayanan have approached the Kerala High Court regarding the alleged unofficial directive from the CBFC. FEFKA General Secretary Unnikrishnan told ANI, "We are also not very sure or clear about the issue regarding JSK, the film JSK. But from our conversation with the director, what we understand is that the CBFC is very keen that the name of the protagonist (played by Anupama Parameswaran), that is Janaki be changed to something else. They have some problem with the connotations of the name Janaki." However, Unnikrishnan said the film, according to its director, does not contain any specific religious reference or allusions. "The film doesn't have any specific religious reference or allusions, according to the director. So this decision is really disturbing and is very arbitrary. We are trying to figure out what exactly is the take of CBFC. We expect that they will furnish a show cause in the Honourable High Court this afternoon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sector 36 Gets a Sobha Makeover – Are You Ready to Upgrade? Sobha Realty Book Now Undo After going through, after perusal of that document, we will take appropriate steps and address the issue properly," sad Unnikrishnan. The FEFKA General Secretary also expressed disappointment with the alleged "random takes" on films from the last couple of years. He said that they are ready to address and discuss such a problem with the authorities and the government. "Our collective has serious issues with such random takes on films. This keeps happening for the last couple of years. So we need to address this issue at length and speak with authorities, and speak with the government. We, our members, should have proper guidelines to rely on. The guidelines, what we have now, are very generalised. And the members can interpret those guidelines at their will. So I think the guidelines should be more focused, specific and clear," he said. Unnikrishnan further said that FEFKA and South Eastern Film Critic Association (SEFCA) are planning to plead in the petition filed by JSK in the High Court, however, he said "it's a little too early for that." He said, "We are planning to plead in the petition to be filed by the producer in the High Court. Both SEFCA and the Kerala Film Producers Association. So that is a very symbolic protest. We want to address this issue in the public domain and also initiate a discussion on this public domain. So that is a very symbolic protest which is going to happen on Monday. We had a discussion with almost all political parties. And they all feel that this issue was quite unfortunate. Hopefully, in the next week or something we can take those discussions forward. But this is too early to say anything about it." JSK is produced by Cosmis Entertainment.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Malayalam film industry to protest CBFC move blocking Suresh Gopi film
Film personalities belonging to various movie organisations will stage a dharna before the office of the Central Board of Film Certfication (CBFC) on Monday to protest the Board's decision to decline certification to the film Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK). The CBFC revising committee had verbally directed the makers of the Suresh Gopi-starrer film, JSK, to change the name of the titular character, as Janaki is another name of Goddess Sita. Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) general secretary B Unnikrishnan told reporters here on Friday that people belonging to the entire film industry will take part in the protest before the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram. Unnikrishnan said the teaser and trailer of JSK, cleared by the censor board, were being run in the theatres for the last one month. We do not know if it has created any communal disharmony. The film's director, Pravin Narayanan, in his Facebook post on Thursday, confirmed that he had been told by the revising committee members that the name of the central character be changed to get a certification. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court, which is hearing a petition filed by the film's makers against the delay in getting certification, directed the censor board to inform its decision to the court on Friday itself.
