What changes did the CBFC make to Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy?

The CBFC mandated muting 'motherf*****,' replacing 'Donald Trump' with 'Pump Trump,' and substituting 'Dawood Ibrahim' references with 'Pakistan Don.' A 14-second scene was deleted, and anti-smoking messages were added.

When did Kennedy receive its censor certificate?

Kennedy received its censor certificate on November 23, 2023, after the requested changes were made.

What is the runtime of Anurag Kashyap's film Kennedy?

The film Kennedy has a runtime of 148.54 minutes, which is 2 hours, 28 minutes, and 54 seconds long.

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CBFC alters 'Dawood Ibrahim' to 'Pakistan Don' in Kennedy

19 Feb

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CBFC mandated 'motherf*****' muting and name changes in Kennedy.
The film was altered to replace 'Donald Trump' with 'Pump Trump'.
Visuals of Dawood Ibrahim were replaced with 'Pakistan Don'.

CBFC alters 'Dawood Ibrahim' to 'Pakistan Don' in Kennedy

Anurag Kashyap's neo-noir drama, Kennedy, has undergone censor board alterations prior to its release. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reviewed the film, which had previously premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

The CBFC Examining Committee requested several changes, including muting the word 'motherf*****' in dialogues and subtitles. The name 'Donald Trump' was replaced with 'Pump Trump'. References to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim were altered, with visuals and dialogue about him being replaced by 'Pakistan Don'.