"As deadly to society as endosulfan, serials need censorship": Actor and Chalachitra Academy chairman Prem Kumar

KOCHI: Actor and Chalachitra Academy chairman Prem Kumar has said that serials need censorship. "Films, serials and web series are all about a large section of people. Those who create art should have the realisation that if it fails, it will lead to the degeneration of a society itself," Premkumar said. He was speaking at a press conference in Kochi. The actor added that some Malayalam serials are as deadly to society as endosulfan.

"I am not saying all serials are alike and insulting them. I am someone who wants an artiste to have unrestricted freedom of expression. There is censorship in cinema, but not for television serials. There are practical problems with that. Those in the industry say that the scenes shot will be telecast on the same day. There is no time for censorship in that gap."

"However, television serials are reaching the family audience. Children who grow up in the habit of watching these scenes will think that this is life and this is what human relationships are. I share my concern about the generation that has such a vision. Those who do a work of art should have that responsibility," Prem Kumar said.

He also added that the preparations for the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) are in the final stages. Registration is also getting a good response. The actor also said that within hours of its launch, the registration swelled to 5,000.