A recent meeting of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) witnessed high-voltage drama as members disagreed with chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani on a range of issues, including a new strategy to avoid pre-release piracy of films — producers now have to submit films through a DCP format instead of DVDs. While the Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) has welcomed the move, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) has raised concerns over this “expensive” option.

Pahlaj Nihalani