"Never Faced This Situation": Mark Antony' Actor Vishal Accuses Censor Board Of Corruption, Says He Paid Money To Get Certificate For Hindi Release
'Mark Antony' actor Vishal has made some big allegations against the Central Board of Film Certification, Mumbai office.
'Mark Antony' actor Vishal has made some big allegations against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Mumbai office. In a video posted on his Instagram account, Vishal claimed that he paid an amount of Rs 6.50 lakh to get a censor certificate from the CBFC before the release of the Hindi version of the film. The actor then said that he also has proof to support his claims. For the unversed, 'Mark Antony' released in theatres on September 15, and it received good response from the audience. The Hindi version of the film released on Thursday (September 28).
"#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," wrote Vishal on Instagram.
"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 @mieknathshinde @narendramodi," he added.
Check out the video here:
"We applied for a certificate online and we had to come in last minute due to some technical issue. But, we were taken aback by what happened at CBFC office in Mumbai. When my person visited the office, we were given an option to pay the price of Rs 6.5 lakh and get the certification the same day. We were left with no option," said Vishal.
"We were supposed to give Rs 3 lakh for the screening to happen at the CBFC and another Rs 3.5 lakh to get the certificate," he added.
Vishal then named a woman who allegedly made the transactions. He also claimed that the woman told them it is common practice of people paying Rs 4 lakh when they submit films 15 days ahead of the release date.
"We had no option, we paid the money in two instalments. If this is the case in government offices, I really request higher authorities to look into this matter," Vishal said.
'Mark Antony' also stars SJ Suryah, Suneel, Selvaraghavan, and Ritu. The movie has been directed by Adhik Ravichandran.
