Cultural Invasion By Television Has Unsettling Effect On Society

The Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Mr. Ramesh Bais lamented that in the absence of a legalized code similar to one which keep the contents of a film under check and control, the satellite television channels are dishing out fare which are striking at the very foundation of the age old Indian culture and civilisation.The Hon’ ble Minister was delivering valedictory address to the students of
Sandeep Marwah & Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Mr. Ramesh Bais
Asian Academy of Film & Television.Earlier welcoming the Hon’ ble Minister, Prof Sandeep Marwah said that due to its ability to impart top of the line media education and training, the academy has now become internationally known.Mr. Ramesh Bais forcefully added that to dish out unwholesome fare of sex, violence and gore for the sake of monetary gain , in unethical and sinful act. Reminding the film and television producers of the tremendous potential of the visual media of influencing the minds and the hearts of the people he said that this should be used for building a happy, healthy and prosperous society.The Hon’ ble Minister urged the outgoing students to produce only responsive and responsible films and television programmes.On this occasion the Hon’ ble Minister formally released the first music album of the talented and budding singer Tanusha Mittal , produced with the support of Asian Academy of Film & Television.