The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is set to issue new guidelines for films and series showcased on OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms. These new guidelines will include orders to regulate obscene language and profanity through alternative methods. Currently, OTT platforms display explicit scenes without any restrictions.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to Announce New Guidelines
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is working on these guidelines after discussions with related companies, individuals, and stakeholders. The guidelines are being designed to ensure that legal provisions, especially concerning women, are not violated. These rules aim to ensure that content can express stories without breaking any legal boundaries. The guidelines will not impose direct restrictions on the content but will need to be considered during the production of films and series.
Major Changes Expected in the Guidelines
The guidelines are expected to include instructions to beep out profanities, blur explicit scenes, and modify obscene language in dialogues. It is believed that if a cuss word is necessary to convey a dialogue, alternative expressions may be used. Additionally, scenes involving intimate relationships or wardrobe changes may be instructed to find alternative ways to depict them.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to Monitor Content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will keep a close watch on OTT content and platforms. Content creators of OTT series will be required to submit affidavits to the Censor Board and the ministry to ensure compliance with the new guidelines.
