The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)'s clarification comes in the wake of raging debate about "obscenity" in item numbers, which have now become a key feature of most commercial films.
There were reports that CBFC (Censor Board) may come out with a rule to certify all dance numbers with an 'A' certificate, but the Board chairperson has now made it clear that there was no change in the existing guidelines.
CBFC has said certification of dance numbers in films will be based on their content.
"For the last few weeks there seems to have been an impression in the media, and also within the film industry, that CBFC has adopted a rule to certify all dance numbers with an 'A' certificate. I would like to unambiguously clarify that no such decision has been taken either by the Board or by I & B Ministry, and nor is such a move being contemplated," Leela Samson, Chairperson, CBFC, said in a statement here.