In recent weeks, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has started requiring an increasing number of Hindi and foreign films to display anti-liquor watermarks for films that feature alcohol consumption, The Hindu has found, based on a review of cut lists of recent films issued by the censor board. For instance, All of Us Strangers , a British film classified ‘A’ for adult-only audiences that extensively features liquor abuse, has the warning onscreen for a significant duration of the film.
Next Goal Wins , a Hollywood film directed by Taika Watiti released in India last month, had the watermarks applied in liquor consumption scenes. Dhaaak , a Hindi film directed by Anees Barudwale, also had the requirement applied to its film in February. The horror film Late Night with the Devil also had the disclaimer applied this month.