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Superman's romantic kiss scene was cut in India by the Central Board of Film Certification for being 'overly sensual,' sparking backlash from the film industry and highlighting ongoing censorship issues in the country.
India's Central Board of Film Certification censored 41 seconds of James Gunn's 'Superman' for being 'overly sensual,' removing kiss scenes and a middle finger gesture, yet the film still achieved the biggest DC opening in India. Fans express disappointment over the absence of on-screen kisses between the leads, despite the film's success.
The Censor Board of Film Certification has asked the makers of the upcoming film 'Fighter', starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, to remove sexually suggestive scenes and include an 'anti-smoking' message, resulting in a 'UA' certificate for the movie. Rumors of a rift between Deepika and the director have been denied, with the director stating that her limited promotion is a strategic move to highlight the on-screen chemistry between the lead pair. The film is set to release on January 25.
The trailer for Dhanush's new period film "Captain Miller" has been released, showcasing intense action and violence as the protagonist battles the British army. The film, directed by Arun Matheshwaran, also features Priyanka Arul Mohan and Shivaraj Kumar among others. Fans have expressed excitement, but the Central Board of Film Certification has recommended changes to reduce violence and remove derogatory terms directed at the British. The film is set to release on January 12 with a U/A certificate.
Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "Dunki" has been granted a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after making some changes. The CBFC asked the makers to add anti-smoking health spots at the beginning and middle of the film, modify certain scenes, and include a statutory warning about suicide. The film, which also stars Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, is set to release on December 21.
The producers of the upcoming film Salaar expressed disappointment with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for assigning an 'Adult' certificate to the movie instead of the anticipated U/A certificate. Despite initial dismay, the team found solace in feedback from exhibitors and distributors, who saw the 'Adult' certification as potentially advantageous. The producers acknowledged the evolving rules and accepted the rating, emphasizing that they were aware of the changing censoring landscape.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah's film 'The Kerala Story' has received an 'A' certificate with 10 cuts from the CBFC. The film depicts the story of four women from Kerala who joined ISIS after converting to Islam. The CBFC asked for 10 changes in the film, including the deletion of certain dialogues and the submission of documentary proof for statistics mentioned in the film. The film has faced controversy and objections from political parties, with some calling for it to be banned in Kerala.