CBFC cuts the controversial toilet leak scene in jail from 'Sanju'
The Central Board of Film Certification cleared 'Sanju' barring one cut prior to the release of the film on June 29.
Just a day away from its release on June 29, Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju has come under the hot wheel as the CBFC asked the makers to delete one controversial scene from the film. The film’s trailer featured a toilet leak scene from the jail which many thought was gross for the appetite of movie watchers. An activist identified as Prithvi Maske even wrote a letter to the CBFC asking to get the scene deleted before the film hits the theatres.
A source from the CBFC revealed, “The scene wasn’t adding value to the narrative besides displaying the helpless situation of the protagonist. It was a judgment call taken from an artistic point of view which the filmmakers agreed to.”
Maske is now a happy man as he said, "I was constantly taking legal advice on the matter. It is not favourable that something that shows the country and its administration in the wrong light, be passed. I was in touch with the CBFC and they assured me that my objection would be taken up with the makers of Sanju and addressed. The reason why the scene was cut is confidential information and will be given to me in a response, officially signed by CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi.”
As much was spoken about the overflowing prison toilet scene, director Rajkumar Hirani explained to a tabloid why the scene was put in the first place. He said, “The scene is from Sanju’s earlier stint in jail. It happened in 1993, during the monsoon. On that particular day, the drain in his cell overflowed due to heavy rains.” Watch new teaser of Ranbir as Munna Bhai.
Earlier, a legal complaint was filed against actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma for allegedly making derogatory remarks against sex workers in a scene in the film.
The film is written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Sonam Kapoor and Dia Mirza amongst others. Also read:Karishma Tanna evades questions on playing Madhuri Dixit in 'Sanju', says 'want to do her biopic'