CBFC asks ‘Pathaan’ makers to make ‘changes’

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the makers of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Pathaan’ to implement ‘changes’ in the movie, including its songs, chairperson Prasoon Joshi said on Thursday. The CBFC has asked production banner Yash Raj Films to submit a revised version of the spy action thriller in accordance with board guidelines, Joshi said in a statement. He did not detail the changes suggested to the makers, reports Times of India.

‘Pathaan’ found itself battling controversy and calls for a ban after the release of its song ‘Besharam Rang’, also featuring Deepika Padukone, on December 12. A sequence in the song showing Deepika in a saffron bikini led to protests across India for allegedly hurting ‘Hindu sentiments’.

“The film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification. The film went through the due and thorough 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 in a statement to PTI.

The aim of the CBFC, Joshi said, was to strike a balance between creativity of the makers and sentiments of the audience and accordingly find a solution.