The shock hit me one fine day when the trailors of Khwahish aired boldly on National television. What followed next was the single-most important question - are we ready for this?
Fine, one fine day baring and daring was bound to hit our own Bollywood, but how safe is just rating these movies 'A' and letting them screen all around the country?
I went for Bhoot, which is an 'A'-rated movie due to the scary factor and the bold sound effects. Few seats away sat a woman with her baby - and I mean a small infant. Do people even consider the kind of effect the loud sounds can have on the poor child's eardrums. Its 'A' for a reason - and responsible citizens should respect that.
To add to it all come a hoard of 'A' movies - Oops and Boom for instance. I have noticed that movie-goers are far under 18 and the theatre security is absolutely crap in this respect. If it is not meant for anyone under 18, why the hell are you letting all those people in just because they're paying you money. Aren't there any laws against this?
And then again, if such issues are not dealt with - why do we need a censor board and why do we need ratings on movies?
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Hi!
I totally agree with you on this issue. What's the point in rating a movie when everybody is allowed to watch it? But I think the multiplexes (in Mumbai) follow the rules to some extent as I've seen U-18s being denied buying the tickets. The ticket counter staff ask for identification in such cases.
Anyways, just bloghopped thru.. The design is simply awesome! Goes well with the domain name. *thumbs-up* BTW, aren't you the girl who was interviewed by a news channel few years ago? I'd visited your portfolio site at that time and guess this site was under-construction then. Just wondering..
made cooler by Prads on July 26, 2003 4:21 PM
Hey Prads - I am glad some place in India some common sense and decency actually prevails. Here in Delhi, people are so friggin' money-minded, they just couldn't care less. Imagine letting a baby in for an A-rated movie, and imagine the vexed audience when they had to listen to him bawl!
Thanks for your sugary words ;) How in the world did you land up here anyway - didn't know I was even linked! Yea.. I was interviewed by BBC.. the portfolio site is still there - http://www.gursimran.com... You have excellent memory :D
made cooler by Lime on July 27, 2003 7:51 AM
If I am not wrong, cinema houses are more of dating joints then a place to watch movies - and the Cinema owners love to get the cash registers ringing - even at the cost of allowing young adults (read below age). The Age restrictions should be enforced at all times.
made cooler by Preet on August 1, 2003 3:54 PM