Film News

Facing criticism for barring Sony TV from telecasting Vidya Balan-starrer " The Dirty Picture" during daytime, the Information and Broadcasting ministry today said that the decision was based on the  advice  of Censor Board which wants 'UA' rated films out of prime time. "The CBFC, which is an independent statutory body, had held that the UA certificate given to the movie after several cuts meant that parental guidance was a must. The ministry was simply acting on the advice," a senior I&B official told PTI. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) wants the ministry to tell all channels which are  "planning to telecast 'UA' rated movies in near future" to do so only after 11 pm. Officials said that the CBFC advice was sought after an April 19  order of the  Lucknow Bench of the  Allahabad  High  Court  had asked the ministry to ensure that the telecast of "The Dirty Picture" did not violate guideline...