Akshay Kumar Clarifies Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Has Got 3 Verbal Cuts, Not 8
While addressing the media at a promotional event of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha yesterday, Akshay Kumar revealed that the film has been given only 3 and not 8 verbal cuts by the CBFC
Yesterday, a section of the media reported that Akshay
Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has received 8 verbal
cuts from the Central Board Of Film Certification.
However, the superstar rubbished the reports and said
that the film has got only 3 verbal cuts. According to an IANS report, Akshay,
while promoting the upcoming film in New Delhi said, “I have read news that the
film has got eight or nine cuts from the censor board, but this is wrong. We
have got three verbal cuts in the film.”
Anupam Kher, Bhumi Pednekar And Akshay Kumar At A Promotional Event
“I remember one of the cuts clearly… They asked us to
remove the word ‘haraami’ and there are two more verbal cuts. I don’t know from
where this news comes that the film has got 8 cuts… I was surprised myself,”
added the superstar.
It’s well-known that Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has got
support from PM Narendra Modi owing to its subject. On being asked if a special
screening will be held for him, Akshay said, “I would love to show it to him,
but I am sure he has lots to do for our country rather than just watching this
film. But yes, we’d love to show it to him.”
Akshay Kumar And Bhumi Pednekar Promote Toilet: Ek Prem Katha In Delhi
Meanwhile, SpotboyE.com broke the news that Toilet: Ek
Prem Katha has pocketed a superb deal of Rs 53 crore (all India distribution
rights).
The film, a satirical take on a battle against the age-old tradition of open
defecation in the country, has been sold to Viacom for the said amount.
This figure of Rs 53 crore is an all-time high for Akshay Kumar. The superstar’s Rustom was sold for Rs 42 crore.
Team Toilet Spotted In Delhi
Coming back to the cuts, we Akshay's clarification has
set the record straight.
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