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In this episode of Reel to Real, we will understand what is the process of title registration of films.
The titles of films are not just names, but there is a complete strategy behind it. The titles of some films are such that the eagerness to see the film increases on hearing. Sometimes there is so much controversy about the title of films that it has to change.
How the title of any film is decide, what is the process of registration of it, today you will understand in this episode of Reel to Real. To understand this entire process, we talked to Empa President Abhay Sinha and President’s President Sangram Shirke.
Rs 250 in Producers Association. From Rs 500 The title is registered in
When a producer plans to make a film, he first has to register his production company. When the story of the film is ready, the process of finalizing the title begins. 500 rupees (including GST) are charged for title registration. Some associations register the title of the film for Rs 250.
Four associations together decide the title of the film
Film producers have four associations. Which includes the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association, Western India Film Producers Association, Producers Guild of India and Indian Films and Producers Council.
The producer gets the title registered in the association whose member is a member. After that, the association officials send the title to the remaining three associations and confirm that the title is not registered there. If there is an objection from there, then the title producer does not get it. They are then suggested to change the title.
Confirmation of title is available within a month
Usually one thousand titles come in an association for registration in a month. After that, the committee members of all the association together dissect the title. 22 people join the committee. The committee has a meeting twice every month.
It is noted in the meeting that the title should not have vulgarity. Or there should be no disputed title, due to which there is a problem later. A producer can register 15 titles in every language.
Fast-track facility is available for title registration
If a producer needs the title quickly or the film is close to release, but the title of the film is not registered, then the title can be registered at a special fee of Rs 3000 at a fast-track facility. Under this process, the title is decided within a week.
Online request facility
Now online application and payment facility for title registration is also available. After applying, the applicant is informed by email whether he will get the title of the film or not. If the title of a producer is rejected, he can apply again.
Title allotment rules
If a producer does not make a film for two years after registering the title, then another producer can apply for that title. For this, the first title holder is asked whether they will use the title. If they retreat, the title can be given to the new applicant.
Selling the title unofficially is against the rules, but such incidents keep coming up. If a producer offers a film without title registration, then a penalty is sent by sending a notice to him.
What are the things to take care of?
Western India Film Producers Association (Faifpa) President Sangram Shirke said- It has to be noted not to give the title of the film to TV or web series. Sometimes three-four films are made from a similar title. As three films were made together on Bhagat Singh’s life, there were many quarrels about the title at that time, we had to handle it.
We have 35 thousand members and 25 thousand members in Empa. So we get more titles. The rest of the association does not have so many members, so they do not have much title. If the title is not made for two-three years after the title is registered, then the producer has to surrender the title. Do not give the title of classic films like Mother India to anyone.
Producer’s title for 5 years after getting a censor certificate
Sanjay Dutt calls himself for the title of the film
Abhay Sinha, President of the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association (Empa), shared an anecdote related to Sanjay Dutt’s film ‘The Bhootni’. He said- I got a call from ‘The Bhootni’ producer Deepak crown for the ‘Bhootni’ title that they need this title. This title was with someone else. So I refused. After that Sanjay Dutt himself called and he said, “Hey brother, you have a title in your hand, but when the title is already registered in someone else’s name, how could I give him.”
However, the producer who had the title of the film requested him, then he gave the title. He then kept the title of the film ‘The Bhootni’. Two producers can exchange the title with mutual consent, but the association does not interfere with it.
‘Aashiqui’ title dispute reached court
Mukesh Bhatt’s Special Films Private Limited Company and T-Series Super Cassettes Industries Limited planned to make ‘Aashiqui 3’, but the controversy occurred when T-series announced the film with a title like ‘Tu Hi Aashiqui’. Mukesh Bhatt approached the court against the T series.
It was alleged on behalf of Mukesh Bhatt that T-series was using the word ‘Aashiqui’ without his permission. The Delhi High Court, while hearing the matter, ruled in favor of Mukesh Bhatt.
The T-series and his colleagues were banned from using any title with the word ‘Aashiqui’. Let us know that ‘Aashiqui’ (1990) and ‘Aashiqui 2’ (2013) were made with special films and T-series partnership and joint credits.
,Padmavati ‘controversy over the title of the film
There was also a dispute over the title of the film ‘Padmavati’, which was later changed to ‘Padmavat’. The controversy was about the historical accuracy of the film and depiction of Rani Padmavati, in which some organizations accused the film of distorting history and tarnishing the image of Rani Padmavati.
The actress was angry at Ram Gopal Varma on keeping the title of Sridevi film
Ram Gopal Varma changed his film from Savitri to Sridevi. Because of this, Sridevi and her husband Boney Kapoor got angry. Sridevi had sent a legal notice to Ramu seeking changing the name, apologizing unconditionally and stopping any kind of use of her name or image in the film.
Ramu clarified on Facebook, saying that his film is based on a teenage boy’s craze for a 25-year-old woman and has nothing to do with Sridevi. However, the film could not be released.
VHP-Bajrang Dal objection, court rejected
When the poster of Salman Khan’s film ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ was released in 2015, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal demanded a change. The matter reached the court, but the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the petition and the film was released under its original name.
SGPC objection to religious title, but the name not changed
Sunny Deol’s film ‘Singh Saab the Great’ was objected by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). SGPC said that Singh Saab is a respectable title, which is given to the Jathedars of five planks and the Golden Temple glands, so it should not be used as a title of a film. However, the name of the film was not changed and despite the controversy, the film was released under the same name.
Controversy on the name ‘Rambo’
Prabhudheva’s film was named Rambo Rajkumar, but the makers of Rambo franchise objected to this. He said that Rambo name is copyright and cannot be used in the title of any other film. As a result, the name of the film was changed to ‘R … Rajkumar’.
The name of the film changed on Rajinikanth’s petition
Director Faisal Saif had to change the name of ‘Main Hoon Rajinikanth’ to ‘Main Hoon Rajni’, as Rajinikanth objected to this. He filed a petition in the Madras High Court, stating that the title of the film could harm his image.
Changes in title after objection of Hindu organizations
The name of a horror-comedy film by Akshay Kumar was earlier Lakshmi Bomb, but some Hindu organizations objected to the name of Mata Lakshmi, after which the film was changed to Lakshmi.
Name changed 48 hours before the court case
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela’ was a box office hit, but the controversy arose over its title. Some organizations believed that the name Ram-Leela could hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus, as the film had violence and bold scenes. The matter reached the court, after which the film was renamed exactly 48 hours before its release.
Title changed to maintain historical honor
To maintain historical honors, the film ‘Prithviraj’ was renamed as ‘Emperor Prithviraj’. This change was made so that the great king could be presented with full respect.
‘Barber’ removed after hairdressing’s displeasure
In Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Billu Barber’, the barber community objected to the word Barber. Thousands of hair dressers protested, after which the film was changed to ‘Billu’ only. Shahrukh Khan said that he did not want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
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