Prasoon Joshi Asked To Step Down After Vishal's Allegations!

Tamil actor Vishal created a huge storm when he released a video on social media stating that he was asked to pay 6.5 lakhs in order to get a certificate from the censor board for the Hindi version of his film 'Mark Antony'. He tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister Eknath Shinde as well. This became a huge talking point across the film circles.

The former Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihlani made some key statements regarding this issue. He said, "I am of the opinion that Prasoon Joshi should resign for the welfare of the industry. If he is not able to give time, then he has no right to continue sitting on that chair. He does not even sit in the Chairman's office and has given all the power to the CO. The work of clearance is done by the Chairman, but there the CO is doing it. The job of the CO is simply to look after the administration. What is happening in the Censor Board office is very shameful."

The Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting too issued a statement which reads, "The issue of corruption in CBFC brought forth by actor @VishalKOfficial is extremely unfortunate. The Government has zero tolerance for corruption and strictest action will be taken against anyone found involved. A senior officer from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has been deputed to Mumbai to conduct an inquiry today itself. We request everyone to cooperate with the Ministry, by providing information about any other instance of harassment by CBFC at jsfilms.inb@nic.in @producers_guild @motionpictures."

Vishal released a video a few days back and wrote, "#Corruption being shown on the silver screen is fine. But not in real life. Cant digest. Especially in govt offices. And even worse happening in #CBFC Mumbai office. Had to pay 6.5 lacs for my film #MarkAntonyHindi version. 2 transactions. 3 Lakhs for screening and 3.5 Lakhs for certificate. Never faced this situation ever in my career." He even gave proofs for it and made them public which is the reason for all these ramifications.