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CBFC Chairperson Leela Samson quit because potentially controversial films like PK and MSG were passed

The Censor Board chief said on Thursday night that she has decided to resign

It now comes to light that that the surprise decision of Leela Samson to quit her post as the chairperson of the Censor Board Of Film Certification(CBFC) was prompted by the release of several recent films that she was not in favour of certifying without the content’s revision.

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Here’s what she had to sat about her decision to quit her job.

Is it true you are quitting the CBFC?

I’ve already quit

May I ask why?

I have sighted the reasons in my press release.

Would you say the clearing of certain potentially controversial films like PK and MSG influenced your decision to quit?

Several like it over the years. Yes.

How do you look back on your tenure?

Exciting and disappointing.

And what advice would you give to your successor?

I am not an expert to give advice. I am quite sure he or she will be wiser.

( Source : deccan chronicle )
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