Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has alleged that there have been instances when filmmakers have tried to bribe him to retain certain scenes in their films. Nihalani claims some people try to get away with their work by bribing.

When asked if filmmakers tried to bribe him to retain scenes in their films, Nihalani told reporters, "Yes, because people never leave their habits. They want to get away with the work by hook or crook. Somebody had offered me (bribe) also. But I can't give names."