'There is a difference between expression and aggression'
17 Dec 2017 3:00 PM GMT
Panaji: CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi recently said artistes need to be more sensitive when voicing their opinion and that "expression" should not be confused with "aggression".
The 46-year-old writer-lyricist said he is not averse to artistes turning political activists, provided they have requisite knowledge about the issues they raise.
When asked Joshi said, "Of course you are free to express yourself but there is difference between expression and aggression. You can express yourself in a free world. It is important whatever is done in any field – whether it is art, education, social (sciences)... I think whoever comments about political things, which have a larger implication, should first know the subject.Just giving sensational bytes and controversial statements is a disservice to politics."
The censor board chief was participating in an interactive session during the 'India Ideas Conclave 2017', an initiative of the India Foundation.
Joshi also mentioned about how the entertainment industry is facing newer challenges with digital media gaining momentum.
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