The troubles for ‘Pathaan’ are not yet over. Its song – Besharm Rang – starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone is still stuck in the hoops of controversy.
Now, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has advised changes in the film including the songs. It has asked the filmmakers to submit the revised version before ‘Pathaan’ is released in theatres.
Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson, CBFC, said: “Just to put all queries around the film Pathaan at rest, the film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification. The film went through the due examining process as per the CBFC guidelines.”
According to Joshi, 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.”
He added: “The CBFC is always committed to finding the right balance between creative expression and sensibility of the audience and believes that we can always find a 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.”
Following the release of the song ‘Besharm Rang’ on December 12, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer movie ‘Pathaan’ found itself facing criticism and demands for a ban.
The Hindutva activists across the country have raised objections to the dance sequence where Shah Rukh Khan is wearing a green colour shirt and Deepika is flaunting a saffron outfit.
‘Pathaan’ is directed by Siddharth Anand and is all set to release on Jan 25, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.