www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/lion/ says the Lion cast and crew decided not to show any kissing between Seroo and his girlfriend Lucy out of respect for their Indian audiences. So, is showing a book acceptable for the same viewers?

I ask this question in the spirit of inquiry. In my non-Indian mind, showing a woman's boob (even if the nipple is blocked) would be more unacceptable than kissing.

Two screenshots of a movie that is rated PG-13(!): Lucy's breast