I Would Rather Sell Underwear Than Seek Publicity From Pahlaj Nihalani: Hansal Mehta

After censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani called director Hansal Mehta’s objection to ‘A’ certification of Aligarh’s trailer as a "cheap publicity stunt", the latter has furiously responded to the same. Mehta said, “They (censor board) are not understanding my anger. About Nihalani's comments that I am seeking cheap publicity, I would rather hang my boots, get retired and sell underwear than seek publicity from him”.

About the cuts suggested by the Censor Board, the director said, “I don't accept the cuts they have asked for. I will go to the tribunal. The film has been made with an honest intention. The cuts, whether visual or verbal, hamper the narrative, the characters in the film”.

“Censorship is certification, not cutting”, he added. The film starring Manoj Bajpai and Rajkummar Rao is based on the real life story of a professor from Aligarh Muslim University who was suspended for his homosexuality. The movie is slated to hit the theatres on February 26. 

Source: indianexpress.com