BJP MP Ravi Kishan Demands Strict Law Seeking Ban On Vulgar Content In Bhojpuri Films And Songs

BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh Ravi Kishan, a former actor in Bhojpuri and Hindi films, has written a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting as well as Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar seeking a ban on the vulgar content in Bhojpuri movies. As per him, there needs to be a law in place to curb such content.

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In the letter, he wrote, "The Golden history and Legacy of Bhojpuri cinema is fast depleting. The content that is produced in such films is largely unwatchable by a family audience and has a particular impact on the younger generation. Thus in the interest of the same, it is important that a strong law is brought in to regulate the content that is shown in the cinema.

"In his letters, Ravi Kishan has pointed out that the Bhojpuri-speaking population in the country is around 25 crores.

"These people deserve a better deal and vulgarity that is being dished out by Bhojpuri cinema and in its songs, must be stopped," he said.

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He said that the Bhojpuri films and songs already released, must also be brought under the purview of the proposed law.

"I feel time has come for us to cut out vulgarity and ensure that Bhojpuri cinema is recognized for its quality and content. Today Bhojpuri cinema has become synonymous with vulgarity".?

"I will also discuss with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about setting up a censor board in Uttar Pradesh for films, especially for Bhojpuri language," he had said last year while talking about the issue. At that time, several people reminded him of his own vulgar songs and scene from Bhojpuri films.?

Ravi Kishan has previously as well raised many issues concerning the entertainment industry. He brought in a Bill in Parliament through private members legislation to include Bhojpuri in the eight language schedule. Last year, he became the eye of the storm when he talked about the drug consumption by youth in the film industry. He was then countered by Jaya Bachchan. "Just because there are some people, you can’t tarnish the image of the entire industry. It is a shame. Jis thaali me khaate hain usi me chched karte hain," she had said.??