Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, Padmavati, will now be given a UA certificate.
The Central Board of Film Certification had an examining committee meeting to review the movie and has now decided to clear it with a UA certificate along with some modifications.
The Board may also change the film’s title to ‘Padmavat,’ ANI reported.
Examining committee members, CBFC officials and a special advisory panel met on December 28 in the presence of the Chairman Prasoon Joshi.
The film was approached with balanced view keeping in mind both the filmmakers & society. Considering complexities & concerns around the film the requirement for a special panel was felt by CBFC to add perspective to the final decision: CBFC #Padmavati
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017
Other key modifications involve those with respect to the disclaimers, pertinently adding one stating not to glorify the practice of Sati.
Special panel consisted of Arvind Singh from Udaipur, Dr.Chandramani Singh & Prof K.K. Singh of Jaipur University. Panel member had insights & also some reservations regarding claimed historical events & socio-cultural aspects which were duly discussed at length: CBFC #Padmavati
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017
Relevant modifications have also been suggested in the song Ghoomar to befit the character portrayed. The certificate will be issued once all relevant modifications are made.
