Film Certification Ratings U,U/A,A,S

The central board of film certification awards 4types of certificates :

* U : Unrestricted Public Exhibition: This rating is given to films suitable for 'family viewing'.It should not disturb even the youngest of children. A movie with 'U' rating contains no or mild violence and sensuality.
Example-8x10 Tasveer.

* U/A : Unrestricted Public Exhibition but with parental guidance for children below 12 years. This rating is given to a movie which contains mild violence, language and sensuality. The movie may contain some material that is unsuitable for children under 12.
Example-Tashan.

* A : Adults: 'A' Films are meant for Adult audience above 18 years only. However, in practice most theatre owners in India never ask for identification and often even children below 10 years can be seen in theatres showing A rated films. This rating is given to a movie which contains heavy dose of violence, sexuality, frightening images and language.
Example-Race

* S : Specialised Audience: This rating is given very rarely and signifies that the film is meant for specialised audience such as Doctors etc.