Udta Punjab Is Not Banned But Expect Diluted Version

The rumour of Udta Punjab being banned spread like wildfire on the internet. But, the fans can take a deep breath as one of the film’s producers – Anurag Kashyap – has rubbished the speculation. The censor board has issues with the excessive portrayal of swearing and drug consumption. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh, ‘Udta Punjab’ is based on Punjab’s crucial drug abuse problem.

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The filmmaker took to Twitter to clarify the rumours and said, “For the record ,Udta Punjab is not banned. The examining committe has deferred the decision to Revising and due process is on. And due process takes it own time so please abstain for spreading a BAN rumour. There is nothing to speak on the subject as of now. A film is banned only when examining, revising and FCAT all three refuse certificate. And then you fight it out in Supreme Court”.

According to media reports, “CBFC had demanded 40 cuts to the film, including that of a song and a scene involving a character consuming drugs. I&B Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore has also reportedly been approached for a quick clearance of the movie”. Though, the filmmakers have applied for the adult certificate, the Abhishek Chaubey directorial doesn’t seem to fit the ‘A’ bill as well.