‘Pathaan’: Censor Seeks Changes, Its Chief Cites Need For “Right Balance”

Mumbai:

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested makers of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming movie ‘Pathaan’ to implement sure modifications within the movie, together with in its songs, and submit a revised model, chairperson Prasoon Joshi has mentioned.

The movie just lately reached the CBFC examination committee for certification and went by way of the due and thorough examination course of as per the board’s tips.

Helmed by Siddharth Anand ‘Pathaan’ which additionally stars John Abraham is scheduled for theatrical launch in January 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

One of its songs ‘Besharam Rang’ courted controversy over the orange-coloured bikini sported by Deepika Padukone.

CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi mentioned, “Pathaan went through the due and through 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 theatrical release.

Mr Joshi said that “CBFC is at all times dedicated to seek out the precise steadiness between inventive expression and sensibility of the viewers and imagine that we are able to at all times discover answer by way of significant dialogue between all stakeholders.”

“Whilst the method is getting duly adopted and applied I have to reiterate that our tradition and religion is wonderful, intricate and nuanced. And now we have to watch out that it doesn’t get outlined by trivia which takes the main target away from the true and the true. And like I’ve mentioned earlier as nicely, that the belief between creators and viewers is most essential to guard and the creators ought to maintain working in the direction of it.”

The film’s track ‘Besharam Rang’ dropped online on December 12, and soon it became the talk of the town. While several liked the peppy track, there were also some who found the song objectionable over the use of saffron and green costumes. A slew of activists in Indore even staged a protest and set effigies of Deepika and Shah Rukh on fire.

Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra, speaking to mediapersons a couple of days after the release of the track ‘Besharam Rang’, had objected to the use of saffron costumes in the song. He said the film contained some objectionable scenes, and threatened to ban Pathaan in Madhya Pradesh if those shots are not replaced.

“The costumes within the track at first look are objectionable. It is clearly seen that the track of the movie ‘Pathaan’ has been shot with a unclean mindset.”

Meanwhile, Yash Raj Films recently released the second song of the film ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan,’ which received massive response from the fans.