Censor Board has taken a decision that it would not re-certify the films that have been marked as A for television viewing, which means that these films cannot be shown on television.
This decision has been taken with reference to Cinematograph Act of 1952.What it means is that the fans would not be able to watch GANGS OF WASSEYPUR, DELHI BELLY, JISM -2 etc. which have been sold at high premium to the satellite broadcasters.
Now while the producer has been paid the satellite rights, but the broadcaster would not be able to recoup his revenue and therefore could demand the payback from the producer and it would lead to unnecessary legal wrangling where the government could be made a party. Secondly, it would also mean that no adult film henceforth would be shown on television.
On the first hand this decision would give impetus to piracy in a big way as the kind of anticipation that is generated for a movie these days through media build ups creates a sense of anticipation and there is a vast construct of the population who waits patiently for telecast of these films. As a matter of fact such has been the nature of this segment as a business proposition that the films at times are being telecast within a month or so of having been released in the theatres.
It would also suck out a vital lifeline that was available to the new breed of filmmakers who were not able to compete commercially in the multiplexes with the producers having deep pockets. The element of experimentation that had started gaining ground with the option of viewing these new films on the satellite channels could go for a toss.
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