Bombay HC gives green signal to #UdtaPunjab with single Cut [Read Order]
Bombay High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to give fresh Certificate to the Film ‘Udta Punjab’ in Two days. The Court has directed to delete only one scene (actor Shahid Kapoor urinating). The Producer of the Film Anurag Kashyap had moved the Bombay High Court challenging the decision of Censor Board to make a series of cuts from the film."None can...
Bombay High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to give fresh Certificate to the Film ‘Udta Punjab’ in Two days. The Court has directed to delete only one scene (actor Shahid Kapoor urinating). The Producer of the Film Anurag Kashyap had moved the Bombay High Court challenging the decision of Censor Board to make a series of cuts from the film.
"None can dictate to the maker how to make his film and what should be the context...It is entirely for them to choose the setting, the under-lying theme and story line." Said the Court while allowing the Petition
We have to delete only one scene(urination). It is a vindication of democracy: Anurag Kashyap's lawyer #UdtaPunjab pic.twitter.com/P1JHvBVZRP
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Massively relieved today,looking to release the film on the scheduled date: Abhishek Chaubey,Director of #UdtaPunjab pic.twitter.com/AlhvCO9csH
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A judgement for the whole film industry not just us, its awesome: Madhu Mantena Verma,Co producer of #UdtaPunjab pic.twitter.com/VIo4nM1xgG
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This is a landmark judgement for all film makers. The verdict is a game changer: Madhur Bhandarkar #UdtaPunjab pic.twitter.com/aSPoHMiWN5
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We will respect and act in compliance with the Bombay HC's order: Anurag Srivastav, CEO CBFC #UdtaPunjab pic.twitter.com/nGEWBrH2SD
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It is not a setback. We have been trying to follow the act, the rules and the guidelines: Anurag Srivastav, CEO CBFC pic.twitter.com/VSiDsfTe2S
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Read the order here.