Censor board tells 'Pathaan' makers to make changes in songs

PTI

Mumbai, December 29

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the makers of Shah Rukh Khan- and Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Pathaan’ to implement "changes" in the movie, including its songs, chairperson Prasoon Joshi said on Thursday.

The CBFC has asked production banner Yash Raj Films to submit a revised version of the spy action thriller in accordance with board guidelines, Joshi said in a statement. He did not give detail on the changes suggested to the makers.

‘Pathaan’ found itself battling controversy and calls for a ban after the release of its song ‘Besharam Rang’ on December 12. A sequence in the song showing Deepika in a saffron bikini led to protests across India for allegedly hurting "Hindu sentiments".

"The film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification. The film went through the due and thorough examining 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 its theatrical release,” Joshi said in a statement.

The aim of the CBFC, Joshi said, was to strike a balance between creativity of the makers and sentiments of the audience and accordingly find a solution.

"I must reiterate that our culture and faith is 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 most important to protect and the creators should keep working towards it,” Joshi added.

The certificate for a film, according to procedure, is issued after required modifications are carried out and the final material is submitted.

The makers of the film last week released another song, ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’.

‘Pathaan’, which also stars John Abraham, is scheduled to hit the theatres on January 25. 

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