﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><Data><Item><Category>Breaking</Category><UserName>SIBY JEYYA</UserName><UserEmail>editor@apherald.com</UserEmail><ThumbImage>https://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/star-vijay-channel-blurred-indian-national-flag-worn-by-sk-and-team-mates-whats-happening0b958f8c-6c2d-4736-8f25-69056a11f9c2-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpg</ThumbImage><StoryImage>https://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/star-vijay-channel-blurred-indian-national-flag-worn-by-sk-and-team-mates-whats-happening0b958f8c-6c2d-4736-8f25-69056a11f9c2-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpg</StoryImage><Summary>In a recent episode aired on Vijay TV, viewers noticed that the Indian national flag pinned on actor Siva Karthikeyan's attire had been blurred. This action stems from a directive issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), following a Supreme Court order mandating that filmmakers or broadcasters obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to include the national flag in visual content. </Summary><Keywords>Vijay Television{#}television;Episode;Supreme Court;Indian;House;media</Keywords><Headline>Star Vijay Channel Blurred Indian National Flag worn by SK and Team Mates - What's Happening?</Headline><Title>Star Vijay Channel Blurred Indian National Flag worn by SK and Team Mates - What's Happening?</Title><Tags>Vijay Television{#}television;Episode;Supreme Court;Indian;House;media</Tags><PublishDate>10-28-2024  01:00:00</PublishDate><Description><![CDATA[In a recent <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=EPISODE" target="_blank" title="episode-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">episode</a> aired on Vijay <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=TELEVISION" target="_blank" title="tv-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">tv</a>, viewers noticed that the <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=INDIAN" target="_blank" title="indian-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">indian</a> national flag pinned on actor Siva Karthikeyan's attire had been blurred. This action stems from a directive issued by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), following a <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=SUPREME%20COURT" target="_blank" title="supreme court-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">supreme court</a> order mandating that filmmakers or broadcasters obtain prior approval from the Ministry of <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=HOUSE" target="_blank" title="home-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">home</a> Affairs (MHA) to include the national flag in visual content. The blurring of the flag might seem surprising to many viewers, especially since the flag is typically a symbol of pride and unity. However, under <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=INDIAN" target="_blank" title="indian-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">indian</a> law, specific guidelines govern its use in <a href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=MEDIA" target="_blank" title="media-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">media</a> to protect the flag’s sanctity and prevent its commercialization or misrepresentation, which can lead to unintentional disrespect in entertainment settings.<br><div class="fr-embedly " data-original-embed="<a href='https://x.com/MuraliS27/status/1850044407581389146' data-card-branding='0' class='embedly-card'></a>" style="height: 658px;"><a href="https://x.com/MuraliS27/status/1850044407581389146" data-card-branding="0" class="embedly-card"></a></div><br>The <a class="inner-topic-link" href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=INDIAN" target="_blank" title="indian-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">indian</a> national flag is protected under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act of 1950, which explicitly prohibits using the flag for trade, commercial, or entertainment purposes without MHA approval. The law is meant to preserve the dignity and respect associated with national symbols, ensuring they are not trivialized or misused in contexts that may undermine their symbolic value. By mandating such restrictions, the MHA and CBFC aim to avoid instances where the flag could be subjected to inadvertent disrespect in scenarios that do not align with its purpose as a national emblem. Consequently, the blurring of the flag in commercial entertainment becomes necessary to comply with these strict legal frameworks, even though it may seem contradictory to patriotic sentiments.<br><div class="fr-embedly " data-original-embed="<a href='https://x.com/dintentdata/status/1850196912705593350' data-card-branding='0' class='embedly-card'></a>" style="height: 956px;"><a href="https://x.com/dintentdata/status/1850196912705593350" data-card-branding="0" class="embedly-card"></a></div><br>This move reflects the delicate balance between patriotism and regulatory compliance in India's film and <a class="inner-topic-link" href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=TELEVISION" target="_blank" title="television-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">television</a> industries. While filmmakers and broadcasters want to celebrate and integrate national symbols to evoke pride, they must also navigate complex laws that seek to uphold the flag’s dignity. In this case, Vijay <a class="inner-topic-link" href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=TELEVISION" target="_blank" title="tv-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">tv</a> adhered to the directive, ensuring compliance with the Emblems and Names Act and avoiding any potential legal implications. For audiences, such actions underline the legal boundaries that govern the use of national emblems in <a class="inner-topic-link" href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=MEDIA" target="_blank" title="media-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">media</a>, serving as a reminder of the respect and formalities attached to the <a class="inner-topic-link" href="/search/topic?searchType=search&searchTerm=INDIAN" target="_blank" title="indian-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">indian</a> flag. 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