Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ravi Kishan Supports Film Censorship Ahead of Mirzapur Release
Ravi Kishan, a famous actor and politician, talked about censorship in films.
He believes films should be carefully checked to make sure they don't hurt any community or tell false stories about history.
He said this because films can influence young people.
Ravi mentioned that during the Emergency era in the 1970s, many films faced censorship issues.
He also talked about a recent film called Satluj that was pulled down after its release.
Ravi will be in a new film called Mirzapur, which has been criticized for using bad language.
He said that if his films are censored, he would ask why and make changes if needed.
Ravi Kishan supports censorship in films to avoid hurting communities and misrepresenting history.
He believes films influence the youth and should be responsible.
Ravi mentioned that during the Emergency era, many films faced censorship issues.
He discussed the recent censorship troubles of the film Satluj.
Ravi's upcoming film, Mirzapur – The Movie, has been criticized for its use of expletives.
- Who
- Ravi Kishan, an actor-politician with a three-decade-long film career
- What
- Ravi Kishan supports censorship in films to avoid hurting communities and misrepresenting history
- When
- July 24, ahead of the release of Mirzapur – The Movie on September 4
- Where
- The Indian Express’ Idea Exchange
- Why
- To ensure films are responsible and do not negatively influence the youth
Pro-Censorship View
Anti-Censorship View
Role of Censorship in Films
Pro-Censorship View
Films should be censored to avoid hurting communities and misrepresenting history, as they influence the youth.
Anti-Censorship View
Censorship can stifle creative freedom and artistic expression, and should be minimized.
- Actor-Politician
- Ravi Kishan
- Film Career Duration
- Three decades
- Event Date
- July 24
- Upcoming Film
- Mirzapur – The Movie
- Release Date
- September 4
- Controversial Film
- Satluj
- Censorship Body
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)