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5d ago

Anurag Kashyap Criticizes CBFC Health Warnings in Indian Screenings of 'Sinners'

The filmmaker argues that oversized disclaimers disrupt audience immersion and renews calls for changes to regulatory mandates.

Anurag Kashyap has commented on the mandatory health disclaimers on screen for the screening of Sinners.

Overview

  • Anurag Kashyap has criticized the Central Board of Film Certification’s mandatory health disclaimers displayed during Indian screenings of the global hit 'Sinners.'
  • Kashyap stated in an IndieWire interview that the warnings disrupt the immersive experience and undermine the filmmaker’s creative vision.
  • The CBFC requires oversized on-screen warnings about the dangers of smoking and alcohol consumption, a policy that has faced repeated pushback from filmmakers.
  • Kashyap previously challenged similar disclaimers for his 2013 film 'Ugly,' citing threats to artistic expression, but ultimately released the film with the mandated warnings.
  • Social media users on X have echoed Kashyap’s concerns, calling the disclaimers 'arbitrary' and 'disruptive,' while the CBFC's policies remain unchanged.