Mumbai: Reacting to the Censor Board's
stance that item numbers in films will be examined on a
case-to-case basis, actress Kareena Kapoor has said this will
not stop her from doing such songs.
The Censor Board has said item songs will be examined to
see whether they are suitable for a 'U', 'UA', or 'A'
certificate.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)'s
clarification came in the wake of raging debate about
"obscenity" in item numbers, which have now become a key
feature of most commercial films.
There were reports that the CBFC may come out with a rule
to certify all dance numbers with an 'A' certificate, but the
Board chairperson recently made it clear that there was no
change in the existing guidelines.
"It is Censor Board's decision. But I love to dance and
sing and I will continue to do it. Song and dance have been a
part of Hindi cinema and will remain so, I guess. Whenever
Sheila Ki Jawani or Fevicol se is played the audience
enjoy it... they like it," Kareena said.
When asked if the decision of the Censor Board will have
an impact on the number of audience, Kareena says, "I don't
think so. I am sure people will come to theatre to see the
film and the song."
The actress was here to inaugurate FICCI Frames, a
business-cum-entertainment convention, which kickstarted today
and will conclude on March 14.
"Karan Johar and other senior bureaucrats called me. I am
happy to be here at FICCI Frames to light the lamp, as I am
part of the film industry. It is great to be here," Kareena
said.