Besharam Rang Row: CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi confirmed on Thursday that the board has suggested modifications in Pathaan after the movie got here for a ‘thorough examination’. Read his full assertion right here.
Pathaan Controversy CBFC Advises Changes in Movie Amid ‘Besharam Rang’ Row, Prasoon Joshi Confirms
Pathaan Controversy: CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) Chairperson Prasoon Joshi, on Thursday, stated the board has suggested the group of Pathaan to introduce some modifications within the film. The resolution got here after a number of fringe teams and politicians objected to the color of Deepika Padukone‘s bikini in the Besharam Rang song from the film.
While speaking to the news agency ANI, Joshi said the film came to the board for ‘thorough examination’ and so they suggested the makers to implement modifications. “Pathaan went through the due and thorough examination process as per the CBFC guidelines. The committee has guided the makers to implement the advised changes in the film including the songs and submit the revised version prior to theatrical release,” he stated.
CHANGES TO BE MADE IN PATHAAN: CBFC
Joshi added that the board is just looking for the center route by understanding each artistic high quality and the viewers’s suggestions. He stated, “CBFC is always committed to finding the right balance between creative expression and the sensibility of the audience and believes that we can always find a solution through meaningful dialogue between all stakeholders.”
The CBFC chairperson went on to speak concerning the relationship between the filmmakers and their viewers and the way that continues to be paramount. He stated he doesn’t need something to take the main target away from creativity. “Whilst the process is getting duly followed and implemented I must reiterate that our culture and faith are glorious, intricate, and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true. And like I have said earlier as well, the trust between creators and audience is the most important to protect and the creators should keep working towards it,” he stated.
OBJECTIONS OVER DEEPIKA PADUKONE WEARING SAFFRON COLOURED BIKINI IN PATHAAN SONG BESHARAM RANG
A number of days after the Besharam Rang tune dropped on-line, MP minister Narottam Mishra spoke to the media and warned in opposition to banning Pathaan within the state. He stated the makers have damage the emotions of Hindus who affiliate the saffron color with their faith. He known as Deepika, who starred within the tune alongside Shah Rukh Khan, a member of the ‘Tukde Tukde gang’ and alleged that the tune has been created with a ‘polluted mentality’. Even on social media, boycott calls in opposition to Pathaan turned energetic and damaging campaigning in opposition to the movie started.
While the makers by no means formally addressed the controversy, Shah Rukh Khan stated one thing that was taken as a veiled response to the hate. At the Kolkata International Film Festival that passed off earlier this month, SRK, who’s returning to the large display after a hiatus of 5 years with Pathaan, stated all those that imagine in positivity are nonetheless alive on the planet. He made the assertion in his trademark Pathaan model and added ‘zinda hai’.
Pathaan is directed by Siddharth Anand and it additionally options Jon Abraham within the lead function. The movie is about to hit the screens on January 25 as the large Republic Day launch.
Published Date: December 29, 2022 1:16 PM IST
