The Central Board of Film Certification has taken a stricter stance on film content, leading to growing frustration among viewers. Many online users now mock it as the “Censor Board of India” for imposing excessive control on creative expression.
Over the years, the board has deleted several scenes from films for what audiences describe as unreasonable reasons. Viewers argue that cinema should reflect a director’s vision, not a heavily cut version shaped by political or moral pressures.
In a recent decision, the CBFC has faced backlash from the South Indian film industry, especially from Malayalam filmmakers. Reports claim the board wants to remove all references to beef in films, triggering widespread outrage across Kerala.
Eating beef is a normal practice in many communities in Kerala and other regions of India. The CBFC claims the move protects religious sentiments, particularly of those who consider cows sacred. But many see it as unnecessary interference in cultural storytelling.
Netizens now question this logic by drawing comparisons. They ask if references to chicken biryani will also be banned next, referring to the recent case where the Malayalam film Haal had its “Beef Biryani” mention censored.
