Kochi, Oct 12 (PTI) Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) secretary Listin Stephen on Sunday said the issue of censoring scenes considered normal in Kerala would be raised with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

“It is not a healthy trend that certain scenes, which are common and acceptable to the people of Kerala, are being restricted or blurred in films,” Listin told reporters at a film event here.

He said the CBFC’s recent directions for a Malayalam film to censor scenes showing beef consumption and rakhi-wearing are not appropriate.

“Normally, filmmakers and writers are aware of the guidelines and avoid controversial content during production. But now, the situation has become unpredictable; we don’t know which scenes will be flagged when we seek certification,” he a

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