CBFC advises makers of SRK-starrer 'Pathaan' to make 'changes' in songs

The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has directed the makers of Shah Rukh Khanstarrer Pathaan to implement changes in the movie including its songs chairperson Prasoon Joshi said on ThursdayThe CBFC has advised production banner Yash Raj Films to submit a revised version of the spy action thriller in accordance with board guidelines Joshi said in a statement He did not detail the changes suggested to the makersPathaan found itself battling controversy and calls for a ban after the release of its song Besharam Rang also featuring Deepika Padukone on December 12 A sequence in the song showing Deepika in a saffron bikini led to protests across India for allegedly hurting Hindu sentimentsThe film recently reached the CBFC examination committee for certification The film went through the due and thorough examining process as per the CBFC guidelinesThe committee has guided the makers to implement the advised changes in the film including the songs and submit the revised version prior to theatrical release Joshi said in a statement to PTIAlso ReadSiddharth Anand Shot Pathaan in exquisite placesThe aim of the CBFC Joshi said was to strike a balance between creativity of the makers and sentiments of the audience and accordingly find a solutionI must reiterate that our culture and faith is glorious intricate and nuanced And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the trueAnd like I have said earlier as well that the trust between creators and audience is most important to protect and the creators should keep working towards itiquest Joshi addedThe certificate for a film according to procedure is issued after required modifications are carried out and the final material submittedThose who expressed their displeasure over Besharam Rang and demanded changes in it include Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad The Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board also sought a ban on the film for misrepresenting IslamA complaint has also been filed before a court in Bihars Muzaffarpur district seeking the registration of an FIR against Shah Rukh Deepika and others for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus in the song The makers of the film last week released another song Jhoome Jo PathaanLast week the head priest of an Ayodhya temple said he would burn alive Khan for disrespecting Hindu religionPathaan which also stars John Abraham is scheduled to hit the theatres on January 25This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever