The new Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, is doing great at the global box office. It has earned over $200 million worldwide in just its first weekend. In India, it made more than $4 million in four days. But instead of talking about its success, people in India are discussing the film’s censorship.
CBFC Cuts Superman Kiss Scene, Sparks Backlash
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India removed two kissing scenes between Superman (played by David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (played by Rachel Brosnahan). One of the kisses lasted 33 seconds originally, but the Indian version shows only a few seconds. Several curse words were also muted. Many viewers found this decision “regressive” and “old-fashioned.”
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American fans were surprised by this censorship. Some questioned how a country that gave the world the Kama Sutra could find a kiss “too sensual.” Others joked online, asking, “Don’t they already know about love and relationships?” One person commented, “India still lives in the 1800s,” while another pointed out, “Violence in Indian films is okay, but a simple kiss is not.”
Interestingly, many Indians agreed with the international criticism. Some even encouraged Americans to call out the censor board more strongly. “Please shame our censor board. Maybe then they’ll change their mindset,” one Indian user wrote on social media.
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The film Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, and others. It’s the first movie in James Gunn’s new DC Universe and has received positive reviews worldwide.
This situation has started a new conversation about censorship and modern values. While some people believe censoring such scenes respects cultural values, others think it’s time for India to move forward and accept harmless romantic scenes in films.
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