The letter by Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani directs its regional officers not to issue certificates to films which use these words, which are abuses in Hindi and English, and it has also been specified that double meaning words, violence against women and glorification of bloodshed should not be allowed.
Queried about it, Nihlani told PTI that it was issued only to bring clarity, especially to filmmakers so that last minute cuts are avoided.
The communication, which was also marked to producers' association, came close on the controversy of Censor Board member Ashoke Pandit slamming the use of language by film personalities during a stand-up comedy show that became viral online.
At an interaction organised by the IWPC here, the minister said that he had learnt about it in the morning.
Some of the journalists questioned Rathore further saying that if the CBFC's letter is stringently followed, it would make it difficult for audiences to enjoy the work of several celebrated film-makers.
"The opinion of the ministry is at slight variance.... However, it is the jurisdiction of the Certification Board. I am sure this letter is not the end of everything... It's not the final decision. I believe that everything has to be in context," he responded.
Rathore was asked about the new CBFC chief's comments praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to which he said that so many people across the country and the world are the Prime Minister's admirers.