CENSOR CUTS WINGS OF “UDTA PUNJAB”

Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab lands in a pool of trouble after being pushed into political controversy. As the film deals with the drug threat in Punjab, the ruling party Shrimoni Akali Dal feared an issue in the coming assembly elections.
The Central Board of Film Certification, CBFC, has demanded 89 cuts in the film & asked to replace the word “Punjab” in the title.

CBFC also directed the makers of the film to remove any reference to the state of Punjab. Another blow to the freedom of speech.
Despite being compared to the Tanmay Bhat case, I strongly reject any similarity between the two. Where Tanmay’s Snapchat blunder was his “successful” attempt to grab the attention; Udta Punjab highlights the drug threat Punjab is facing right now.
Udta Punjab is the crisis Govt must urgently deal with. An alarming situation which is spoiling the youth of our country, and inhibiting productivity.
Karan Johar reacts to #UdtaPunjab restrictions by Censor Board
Producers of the film moved the Bombay High Court seeking a copy of the order passed by the Censor Board’s Review Committee suggesting the removal of reference to Punjab in the film.
Top members of the Film fraternity opposed the censor board order. Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt & Karan Johar have been quite vocal while reacting to the cen cuts.
Mahesh Bhatt on censorship!
Bollywood is an art platform that has its version of analysing and criticising issues. Curbing artistic views is not beneficial for a developing society like ours.