mail2and said:
And how do you know that the government did not talk to AXN? Simply because an AXN executive expressed 'shock' over the ban? Honestly, do you believe these people? Politicians are no saints, but TV channels are worse.
I distinctly remember the govt asking channels to stay within their 'moral' limits.
Until the new broadcast guidelines are finalised, I think channels will be well advised not to cross the boundary. The new guidelines talk about allowing such content after 11 pm, but as one activist said on Times now, a majority of the audience want these channels banned.
I don't believe either of them. Both have their own agendas and they would do whatever it takes to protect their interests. 10 out of the 11 tv channels which were issued notices for airing adult content have filed an undertaking and won't air adult content henceforth. The only channel who failed to do so was Star Movies.
I found it unjustified because out of all these channels only AXN was given a ban for 2 months. I am not aware if there was a talk between AXN and govt. If there was, pulling off one show would have been highly welcome proposition to accept for AXN than getting their license to air its channel in India suspended for two long months. It seems logical to me. FTV had previously got away and later agreed to be more careful taking into account the Indian sentiments. There was no other reason given by the government to ban AXN except the tv show under spotlight.
There are no more bans coming. After the AXN issue yesterday and Star Movies getting off-air completely today, others channels would definitely start keeping a low-profile and keep themselves clean. If television in India is really going to be crystal clean and in that world even 11 yr olds can sit with their family to watch TV anytime of the day, what would be the criteria to air? For movies there are the U, U/A, ... What about TV shows both national and international, News channels in the past have aired live feeds of exhibition halls on fire and people getting burnt, Similarly there have been nudity both on Discovery and Nat Geo in their shows. It is only a matter of time when someone else finds it objectionable. The drawing the line yourself method has clearly failed. In the near future, strict updated guidelines should be issued by the I&B department for TV channels and that would be the final nail in the coffin for the entire issue. People will then clearly understand what can be expected from TV and what is not. I don't know what people those who saw the so called objectionable content on TV would do, some may just accept it and live with it. For others, it would be time to buy more DVD's and get a better internet connection to watch it in the luxury of privacy.
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