Indian Censor Board Should Be Censored | Certify, Don’t Censor | DMPS Ep. 17
from Dekho Magar Pyar Se (DMPS) Hosted by Kaks
Why, in 2026, are adults still being told what they can and cannot watch in a cinema hall? In DMPS Episode 17, Rahul & Tanya debate whether India still needs a film certification system that also effectively behaves like a censor. The trigger: Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly received a UA 13+ certificate — and yet an eight-second kissing scene was still ordered to be removed. At the same time, viewers can go home and watch far more explicit content on OTT platforms, where the system is based largely on age classification, content descriptors and parental controls. So why can’t cinema work the same way? Tell us what’s in the film. Tell us what age it’s appropriate for. Warn us about sex, violence, language or disturbing content. Then let the audience decide. The debate isn’t about allowing illegal content. It’s about whether a certification board should do exactly what its name suggests: CERTIFY. NOT CENSOR. Also in the episode: fresh OTT releases, entertainment buzz and quick picks. 🎬 DMPS Recommends: Slow Horses — Apple TV ⭐ DMPS Rating: 9/10 Six tight episodes per season, wonderfully flawed characters, believable stories and the perfect mix of espionage, humour and human drama. 🎧 DMPS — Dekho Magar Pyar Se Movies. Shows. Gossip. Culture. Our take.
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