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The Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), the self-regulatory body for general entertainment channels, has advised its members to not let comedy shows become platforms for making lewd remarks.
The body’s latest advisory comes after it received several complaints against double meaning dialogues used in comedy shows. “The BCCC expresses its concern over this trend, which often ranges on crass, abusive, vulgar and double-meaning language with sexual overtones in the name of humour,” it said in a statement adding that, “such comedy shows cross the threshold of “generally accepted standards” in terms of language and reflect the indelicate attitude of participants.”
Stressing the need for issuing the new advisory, BCCC Chairperson Justice (Retd.) A.P. Shah said, “Comedy is an intrinsic part of our life and it is only natural that TV channels produce and telecast programmes that are humorous and light-hearted. The BCCC, however, feels that the line that divides healthy comedy from vulgarity, obscenity and double-meaning language must be strictly adhered to.”
While the body said it has no intentions of curtailing artistic freedom, it advised that comedy shows should be appropriately scheduled to have minimal impact on diverse Indian viewers. “The BCCC also advises the IBF Member Channels to use friendly banters without being derisive to any community, religion and individual,” the statement added.
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