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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has advised the makers of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Pathaan to make changes to the film, including the songs, and submit a revised version for certification, according to chairperson Prasoon Joshi. Deepika was seen in a saffron-colored swimsuit in the film’s song, Besharam Rang, which sparked outrage.
“The film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification and went through the due and thorough examination process as per the board’s guidelines,” the statement said. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan is scheduled for theatrical release in January 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Mumbai | Updated: December 29, 2022 12:30 IST
Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan in Besharam Rang song. (Photo: PathaanTheFilm/Twitter)
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has advised makers of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film Pathaan to implement changes in the film, including in its songs, and submit a revised version for certification, chairperson Prasoon Joshi has said in a statement. The film was caught in a controversy after Deepika was seen in a saffron-coloured swimsuit in its song, Besharam Rang.
“The film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification and went through the due and thorough examination process as per the board’s guidelines,” the statement said. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Pathaan is scheduled for theatrical release in January 2023, in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Besharam Rang courted controversy over the orange-coloured bikini sported by Deepika Padukone. CBFC chairperson, Prasoon Joshi said, “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.”
Joshi said that “CBFC is always committed to find the right balance between creative expression and sensibility of the audience and believe that we can always find solution through meaningful dialogue between all stakeholders. Whilst the process is getting duly followed and implemented 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, that the trust between creators and audience is most important to protect and the creators should keep working towards it.”
On December 12, the film’s track Besharam Rang was released online, and it quickly became the talk of the town. While many people enjoyed the upbeat song, others found it offensive due to the use of saffron and green costumes.
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Source:IE
