Aamir Khan: I don’t know how relevant is censorship today

CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani and Bollywood filmmakers have been at loggerheads owing to the regressive scrutiny that the films go through went sent for a censor certificate. The CBFC not only has been receiving flak from filmmakers but also actors who think that the body takes decisions according to its whims and fancies. Adding on to the discussion is Aamir Khan, who at the 'Secret Superstar' trailer launch spoke of censorship at large.

Aamir said, "I don’t know how relevant is censorship today. Anyway, the job of the CBFC is not to censor but grade the film and certify that which age group can be shown which film. I think that’s how we should proceed. That’s also what Shyam Benegal recommended. I hope we get there."

Aamir will be next seen in 'Secret Superstar' which is a film based on the story of a girl who wants to make it big as a singer, but her family and societal pressure don't allow her to live her dreams. At the same event, Aamir was also asked about the children reality shows and whether they should be banned just like Shoojit Sircar believes them to harm children emotionally.

To this, Aamir said, "Honestly, I haven’t seen those reality shows. But it cuts both ways. There are kids who are very talented and who want to be out there to show their talent, it gives them an opportunity. At the same time, we shouldn’t get so aggressive about it that we really rob them off their childhood."