Kareena Kapoor says the hard stance of the censor board will not stop her from doing item numbers
Mumbai:
Reacting to the Censor Board'sstance that item numbers in films will be examined on acase-to-case basis, actress Kareena Kapoor has said this willnot stop her from doing such songs.
The Censor Board has said item songs will be examined tosee whether they are suitable for a 'U', 'UA', or 'A'certificate.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)'sclarification came in the wake of raging debate about"obscenity" in item numbers, which have now become a keyfeature of most commercial films.
There were reports that the CBFC may come out with a ruleto certify all dance numbers with an 'A' certificate, but theBoard chairperson recently made it clear that there was nochange in the existing guidelines.
"It is Censor Board's decision. But I love to dance andsing and I will continue to do it. Song and dance have been apart of Hindi cinema and will remain so, I guess. WheneverSheila Ki Jawani or Fevicol se is played the audienceenjoy it... they like it," Kareena said.
When asked if the decision of the Censor Board will havean impact on the number of audience, Kareena says, "I don'tthink so. I am sure people will come to theatre to see thefilm and the song."
The actress was here to inaugurate FICCI Frames, abusiness-cum-entertainment convention, which kickstarted todayand will conclude on March 14."Karan Johar and other senior bureaucrats called me. I amhappy to be here at FICCI Frames to light the lamp, as I ampart of the film industry. It is great to be here," Kareenasaid.
The Censor Board has said item songs will be examined tosee whether they are suitable for a 'U', 'UA', or 'A'certificate.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)'sclarification came in the wake of raging debate about"obscenity" in item numbers, which have now become a keyfeature of most commercial films.
There were reports that the CBFC may come out with a ruleto certify all dance numbers with an 'A' certificate, but theBoard chairperson recently made it clear that there was nochange in the existing guidelines.
"It is Censor Board's decision. But I love to dance andsing and I will continue to do it. Song and dance have been apart of Hindi cinema and will remain so, I guess. WheneverSheila Ki Jawani or Fevicol se is played the audienceenjoy it... they like it," Kareena said.
When asked if the decision of the Censor Board will havean impact on the number of audience, Kareena says, "I don'tthink so. I am sure people will come to theatre to see thefilm and the song."
The actress was here to inaugurate FICCI Frames, abusiness-cum-entertainment convention, which kickstarted todayand will conclude on March 14."Karan Johar and other senior bureaucrats called me. I amhappy to be here at FICCI Frames to light the lamp, as I ampart of the film industry. It is great to be here," Kareenasaid.
