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Composer Ricky Kej Joins CBFC, Says Child Protection Shouldn't Censor Adult Films
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:46 PM
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Grammy‑winning composer Ricky Kej has been appointed to the Central Board of Film Certification, emphasizing that safeguarding minors should not lead to sanitising movies intended for adults.
Ricky Kej, the internationally recognised composer, has been named a member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). His appointment adds a creative perspective to the board that oversees film certification across India.
Speaking at the time of his induction, Kej stressed that protecting children from unsuitable content does not require a blanket sanitisation of cinema aimed at adult audiences. He argued that the board should balance child safety with artistic freedom.
The CBFC, a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is responsible for classifying films based on age‑appropriateness. Kej's remarks highlight an ongoing debate about how the board can enforce age‑based restrictions without compromising the creative integrity of adult‑oriented films.
Speaking at the time of his induction, Kej stressed that protecting children from unsuitable content does not require a blanket sanitisation of cinema aimed at adult audiences. He argued that the board should balance child safety with artistic freedom.
The CBFC, a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is responsible for classifying films based on age‑appropriateness. Kej's remarks highlight an ongoing debate about how the board can enforce age‑based restrictions without compromising the creative integrity of adult‑oriented films.