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Why censor love, but not coercion? The debate over India’s film certification

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Why censor love, but not coercion? The debate over India’s film certification
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About a year after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cut the 44-second kissing scene in ‘Superman’, it has now cut eight seconds of kissing from ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The superheroes change, but the CBFC has been steadfast about chopping scenes where two adults are expressing consensual affection. The board has repeatedly argued that prolonged or passionate kisses are “overly sensual” or “titillating” for younger audiences, making them unsuitable for a U/A certificate.If the

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