"Reflected On, Changed Processes": Film Board Chief Prasoon Joshi On Actor's Corruption Charge

Actor Vishal had posted a long video on X accusing two individuals from the censor board seeking a bribe to certify the Hindi version of his new film.

The censor board today said that they had taken cognizance of corruption charges against some of its officials by Tamil actor Vishal. The film board though specified that the personnel Vishal had mentioned were unauthorised third-party vendors.

"At the outset, it must be noted that the personnel mentioned are not CBFC officials but unauthorized third-party intermediaries. However, the issue is being investigated with immense gravity. We will get to the root of this, and strict action will be taken accordingly," the film board's chief Prasoon Joshi said in a statement.

"Feedback has been welcomed and the best practises incorporated in managing the Board and the Body. Any and every measure will be taken to ensure that the functioning is unmitigated," he added.