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'OMG 2' Controversial Censorship Battle of 20 Cuts And Adult Certificate Creates A Major Roadblock In Release Of The Film (Details Inside)

OMG 2 faces a deadlock with the revising committee over proposed cuts and an adults-only certification, raising concerns about compromising the film's essence and its important message on sex education.

Riya Sharma | Updated On: Jul 27, 2023 11:13 AM IST

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'OMG 2' Controversial Censorship Battle of 20 Cuts And Adult Certificate Creates A Major Roadblock In Release Of The Film (Details Inside)

The highly-anticipated remake to the hit movie 'OMG' from 2012 has hit an unexpected roadblock just a few weeks before it was supposed to come out. The committee in charge of making changes has offered a number of changes to the movie, which the people who made it find hard to accept. The producers and the censors have had a heated argument about these cuts and the suggestion that the movie only be shown to adults. At the heart of the problem is the idea that the film's main point and its important lesson about sex education could be lost.

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As the release date of 'OMG 2' gets closer, tensions are high between the people who made the movie and the group in charge of making changes. The committee's request for 20 cuts, both visual and audio, has made people worry about how these changes will affect the story and general message of the movie. A source close to the project says that the filmmakers feel strongly that people of all ages should be able to learn about sexual education. They say that if the revising committee suggests a 'A' rating, the movie might not be able to reach its targeted audience, which includes young people who liked the first movie.

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Sex education is an important part of society, and films can be a strong way to help people understand and be more aware. By talking about this topic in a responsible and informative way, filmmakers have a chance to bust some myths, break some taboos, and encourage healthy attitudes about sexuality. The first 'OMG' movie dealt with sensitive religious themes in a funny and elegant way, which made it a hit with people of all ages. Since the second movie will be about sexual education, the stakes are bigger and the effects on society could be big.

In the Indian film industry, fights between filmmakers and the committee in charge of making changes are nothing new. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is in charge of approving pictures for public viewing and making sure they follow certain rules. Censorship is meant to keep social rules and protect vulnerable audiences, but it can sometimes stop artists from expressing themselves and stop important issues from being shown.

Filmmakers say that artistic freedom is the most important thing, especially when the goal is to teach and inform the audience. But the group in charge of making changes says that some of the content might not be appropriate for younger viewers, so a 'A' rating is needed. Finding a balance between creative freedom and sharing stories in a responsible way is still a challenge for both writers and readers.

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As long as the filmmakers and the group in charge of making changes can't agree on anything, the fate of 'OMG 2' is uncertain. As the movie's release date gets closer, everyone involved must find a way to work together to make sure that the movie's message is clear and that the content is appropriate for the right age group.

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