The
Government had issued
an order that from October
2 this year, no films
shall have scenes which
showed the
actors
smoking. This created
a raging debate within
and outside the industry.
Considering the several
practical difficulties
in removing such scenes
from films which were
under production or
waiting to be released,
the Censor Board chairperson
Sharmila Tagore, wrote
to the Central Government
requesting a relaxation
of the order for six
months. The Government
has agreed to the demand
and so such scenes can
be included in films.
As far as Tamil audience
is concerned, we can
be rest assured that
we will get to see superstar’s
cigarette tricks for
some more time.
