Film: NCM seeks Minister's intervention By Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, FEB. 23. The National Commission for Minorities today urged the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, S. Jaipal Reddy, to delay the release of the controversial film, Sins, till the concerns of the Christian community ? which is objecting to certain portions of it ? are addressed.
The NCM chairman, Tarlochan Singh, wrote to Mr. Reddy requesting him "to stop the release of the film for a few days and get it examined at your level in order to satisfy the sentiments of the Christian minority community." The NCM decided to intervene in the matter after the Archbishop of Delhi, Vincent M. Concessao, lodged a complaint with the Commission about some portions in the film. Mr. Singh said the complaint was that the film hurt the sentiments of Christians. With similar complaints being sent to the Commission against many serials and films by other minority communities, the NCM has decided to meet the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The NCM, he said, had organised a similar meeting with the then Chairperson of CBFC three years ago and secured an assurance that portions which offended the sentiments of different communities would be deleted. Catholics in Mumbai have over the past week raised objections to film- maker Vinod Pande's `attempt' to "sensationalise the so-called fictional sexual escapades of a priest" in Sins, due for release on Friday. Their contention was that the portrayal of an ordained priest in such light would hurt the sentiments of Christians. http://www.hindu.com/2005/02/24/stories/2005022401210900.htm Disclaimer : This message may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. It should not used by any one who is not the original intended recipient. If you have erroneously received this message, please delete it immediately and notify the sender. The recipient acknowledges that MOSt is unable to exercise control or ensure or guarantee the integrity of/over the contents of the information contained in e-mail transmission and further acknowledges that any views expressed in this messages are those of the individual sender and does not bind MOSt unless the sender does so expressly with due authority with MOSt. Before Opening any attachments please check them for viruses and defects.
