Hi Friends,
Recently I read an interesting piece by Reema Kagti about ‘depiction of smoking in movies’ and censorship around it. She raised some really valid points. If Government wants to curb the menace, they should take rather strong steps than making mockery of freedom of expression.
When Government says that it looks cool to see stars smoking on screen and kids try to emulate them, the logic fails badly. Kids don’t smoke because they emulate actors. They do because they see real people smoking. Their parents, uncles, friends, elder brothers, cousins, teachers... If Government wants to stop it, they should ban smoking in anyone’s view, not just public places. Also, if smoking is not acceptable, why do we have it on sale on every third lane? Reduce the visibility from public life, it will disappear from cinema. Cinema reflects reality. Real people smoke. That should come on screen. If real people stop smoking, it will disappear.
+1 to Reema. If Government wants tobacco revenues, they should not try to be hypocrite about it.
Its year end. We are gearing up for Blue Notebook... Any suggestions?
Regards
Sujoy Ghosh
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