In the past few months, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has enthusiastically pulled out its scissors for many movies, from Emergency to The Apprentice. Now, there is an addition to the list with the biographical drama, Girl You Know It’s True. mid-day has learnt that the CBFC has instructed the makers to remove the word ‘gay’ from a scene, flagging it as potentially controversial.

Directed by Simon Verhoeven, Girl You Know It’s True chronicles the rise and fall of music duo Milli Vanilli, consisting of Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus. The duo shot to fame before facing public disgrace over revelations of lip-syncing. The film includes personal aspects of their lives, with director Verhoeven showcasing how their identities and relationships influenced their journey.