Censor Board To Open Release Gates To Padmavati, But Only If Changes In Ghoomar Song. Rumours Of Title Change Floating Too
Censor Board has suggested changes in Padmavati, which Bhansali will be compelled to carry out
The Board of Film
Certification had their examining committee screening on the 28th of December.
The decision was
to give the film a U/A certification along with some modifications and a likely
change of the film’s title.
Other key
modifications involve those of the disclaimers, pertinently adding one
regarding not glorifying the practice of Sati and also relevant modifications
in the song Ghoomar to befit the character portrayed.
The meet
consisted of the regular examining committee members along with the CBFC
officials and a special advisory panel in presence of the Chairman Prasoon
Joshi.
The film
was approached with a balanced view keeping in mind both the Filmmakers
and the Society.
Considering the
complexities and concerns around the film,the requirement for a special panel
was felt by CBFC to add perspective to the final decision of the CBFC official
committee.
Deepika Padukone And Shahid Kapoor In Padmavati
The special
panel consisted of Shri Arvind Singh from Udaipur, Dr.Chandramani Singh and
Prof K.K. Singh of the Jaipur University. The members of the panel had insights
and also some reservations regarding the claimed historical events and
socio-cultural aspects,which were duly discussed at length. The committee is
appreciative of their time.
The filmmakers, BhansaIi Productions, in a written communication to CBFC had also requested that a panel of historians/academicians and members of the Rajput community view the film. The Film's final 3D application had been submitted on the 28th of November.
Having a specialist panel at CBFC has been in practice in earlier circumstances as well. Aarakshan’ a film for which an eminent panel representing a concerned group was created and for Jodhaa Akbar wherein Historical experts were called in.
The modification details and CBFCs decision regarding this film was shared with the producers and the director Mr.Bhansali who attended the feedback session post the screening and are in agreement with the modifications.
The series of events around this film have been unprecedented and CBFC has proceeded within the guidelines in a mindful and positive manner.
The certificate as per procedure will be issued once the required modifications are carried out and final material submitted.
