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Film Stuck 3 Years, Finally Hits Streaming
18 Jul
Summary
- Filmmaker Honey Trehan's film faced a three-year delay.
- The CBFC created significant hurdles for the movie's release.
- The film opted for ZEE5 to bypass theatrical release requirements.
For three years, filmmaker Honey Trehan's sophomore project, known as Punjab '95, faced an arduous journey to reach audiences. The film became entangled in a prolonged dispute with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), preventing its intended theatrical release.
Confronted with this persistent obstacle, Trehan, along with producer Ronnie Screwvala, made the strategic decision to bypass conventional cinema. They opted for the ZEE5 streaming platform, a move that circumvents the need for a formal censor certificate.
This pivot to streaming marks the end of a significant waiting period for the film. Punjab '95 will now be accessible to viewers on ZEE5, a platform that does not mandate the same certification process as theatrical distribution.
