Anti-drinking warning on screen spoils creativity: Aamir Khan

Recent introduction of anti-drinking warnings in Hindi film scenes where alcohol is shown as a property disturbs viewers and spoils creativity, says Aamir Khan.

"I feel the creativity of the film should not be affected. I don't think this is the solution as it spoils the creativity of the film."

"The audience are paying money and coming to watch the film, so they should not get disturbed. Either put out a message before or after the film, that's fine. I don't think this is the correct way of going about it. There are other ways to convey this message", Aamir Khan said.

Adding to this, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said, "I feel attention gets more attraction and it has a reverse effect. Youngsters can get more rebellious as it will be counter-productive."

The first Hindi film to get such an insertion will be "Happy New Year" starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, which releases Friday.

Such directives are issued by the Censor Board of India, and the on-screen written warning has been a case of dispute with film industries like Malayalam, where it was introduced long ago.