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CBFC mandates changes for Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla
13 Apr
Summary
- Obscene words were replaced at multiple points in the film.
- A denigrating reference to women was also asked to be replaced.
- The film's runtime was voluntarily reduced by over 10 minutes.
Bhooth Bangla, slated for release on April 17 with paid previews on April 16, has completed its censor process. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) awarded the film a U/A 16+ rating after requesting several modifications.
These changes included replacing obscene words at the 26th minute and around the hour mark, and removing an obscene word from the subtitles. A reference deemed denigrating to women in the first half was also replaced, and disclaimers for religious and superstitious content were added.
Initially certified with a runtime of 174.57 minutes on April 2, the filmmakers later voluntarily made further cuts. These voluntary reductions, accepted by the CBFC on April 11, trimmed the film by 10 minutes and 5 seconds.
The revised runtime for Bhooth Bangla now stands at 164.52 minutes, approximately 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 52 seconds. This included deleting 63 scenes, with the longest cut being 72 seconds from a song sequence.
