Zero Tolerance For Corruption: Govt On Tamil Actor Vishal's Bribe Allegations Against CBFC

A day, after Tamil actor Vishal made bribe allegations against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai, the Ministry of Information on Friday said that it has "zero tolerance" against corruption and action will be taken if anybody is found involved.

"The issue of corruption in CBFC brought forth by actor @VishalKOfficialis extremely unfortunate. The Government has zero tolerance for corruption and strictest action will be taken against anyone found involved. A senior officer from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has been deputed to Mumbai to conduct an inquiry today itself," the ministry said in a post on X.

It then appealed to people to give information if they have faced similar harassment. "We request everyone to cooperate with the Ministry, by providing information about any other instance of harassment by CBFC at [email protected]," the message read.

Tamil actor Vishal on Thursday alleged that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai took a bribe of Rs 6.5 lakh for the censor certification of the Hindi version of his film 'Mark Antony'.

"#Corruption being shown on silver screen is fine. But not in real life. Cant digest. Especially in govt offices. And even worse happening in #CBFC Mumbai office. Had to pay 6.5 lacs for my film #MarkAntonyHindi version. 2 transactions. 3 Lakhs for screening and 3.5 Lakhs for certificate," he wrote

The actor appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into the matter.

"Never faced this situation ever in my career. Had no option but to pay the concerned mediator #Menaga coz too much at stake since movie released today. Bringing this to the notice of Hon Chief Minister of Maharashtra and my Hon PM Narendra Modiji. Doing this is not for me but for future producers. NOT HAPPENING. My hard earned money gone for corruption ??? No way. Evidence down for all to hear. Hope truth prevails as always. GB," Vishal added.

However, the CBFC has not responded to the allegations, yet.