Central Board of Film Certification

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) , the governmental regulating body for the Indian filmmaking industry. Popularly recognized as the Censor Board, the CBFC was set up under the Cinematograph Act of 1952. Its purpose is to declare, by means of screening and rating, the agreement of feature films, documentaries, trailers, short films, and theatre-based advertising for public viewing. In the beginning 21st century the CBFC previewed some 13,500 items per year.  The board appoints each film to one of four categories: U for unrestricted public exhibition, A for adults only, UA for films requiring parental guidance for children under age 12, and S for exhibition to a restricted audience (for instance, doctors).  All films—foreign and Indian, as well as versions published in various formats—requirement obtain CBFC certification before being screened or broadcast in India. Directed by a chairperson (normally a famous figure from the arts and entertainment area) and a team of 25 admi