Salve: We have this completely spurious exercise that people did not like the movie but when it was running, the theatres were full up to 95% or 100% capacity.
Salve: The true purpose of art is to question and provoke. In fact, art has to be provocative.
Salve: These people who went to Madras or Kerala have gone in appeal. "The state and central act provide conditions where they may suspend screening of film..."
Salve cites more cases such as FA Picture International v CBFC and judgements pertaining to the film 'Aarakshan' etc.
Salve: I dare say that exaggeration, whether in written work, painting or anything, is entirely a part of creativity.
Salve: You can't just say that this is hurting the sentiments of the community.
Salve cites SC judgement against unofficial ban imposed by West Bengal government on 'Bhobhishyoter Bhoot'.
Salve: I just wanted to show one thing. One judgement- it shows everything.
Bench rises for lunch break. Hearing to resume at 2 PM.
Salve: Nobody has gone into an appeal against the certification. So I'm saying that ban is in the teeth of the valid certification.