Article BCCC asks TV channels to cut down lewd talk in comedy shows

[IndianMascot]

Upset at the use of double meaning dialogues in television comedy shows, the Broadcasting Content Complaint Council (BCCC) today asked entertainment channels to not carry "crass, abusive, vulgar and double-meaning language with sexual overtones in the name of humour."

In an advisory issued today, the Council, which is the self-regulatory body of the TV industry, has asked channels to not cross the limits in humour.

The Council said it had received many complaints against double-meaning dialogues used in 'comedy shows' telecast on various general entertainment channels.

"The BCCC expresses its concern over this trend, which often ranges on crass, abusive, vulgar and double-meaning language with sexual overtones in the name of humour," the regulatory body said.

"The BCCC feels that at times, such comedy shows cross the threshold of 'generally accepted standards' in terms of language and reflect the indelicate attitude of participants," it added.

Sometimes, the content of the so-called jokes is "demeaning and smutty," the advisory said.

The Council suggested that channels should take care while scheduling such comedy shows so that they have minimal impact on diverse Indian viewers.

 

[shawl_who]

these bunch of hypocrites are gud for nothing fools, they watch porn in parliament and then try to preach moral values to all of us. They need to be taught a lesson or two...

 

[IndianMascot]

I think there should be transparent medium to decide all this. If Viewers have issue, they should be given direct right to file complaint and based upon that complaint, votes should be shown publicly and action taken.

And before objecting Comedy Show Vulgarity, they should have immediately stopped the telecast of " Zindagi ki Haqeeqat se Aamna - Saamna " which on the name of solving family dispute shows incest stories and violence on the screen.