Censor Board Strikes Again Suggests 100 Cuts In A Gujarati Film On Quota Stir

Admin 15-Jun-2016 13:37:41 Inothernews

Censor Board Strikes Again Suggests 100 Cuts In A Gujarati Film On Quota Stir


Winning the battle against censor board was one big victory for ‘Udta Punjab’ but for the rest, it still isn't as rosy. The battle for film makers still continues with the censor board now targeting a Gujarati movie, 'Salagto Sawaal Anamat' (Burning Question of Reservation). Hinting at the emotive theme, and raising concerns over the protagonist's resemblance to Patel quota activist Hardik Patel, who faces sedition charges, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suggested 100 cuts to the film. Yes, 100. The film's co-producer Jaypratapsinh Chauhan has already filed an appeal against the decision. Made on a shoe-string budget, this film too was all set to release on 17th of June but nothing is in place now. Film's director Rajesh Gohil, who has made seven Gujarati films said: "We will have to delay the release now. This is an attempt to curb the freedom of expression and creativity. I tried to convince them that the film is not exactly based on Hardik Patel. But they argued that the protagonist looked similar to the jailed quota leader." Among the 100 cuts that the censor board has demanded are: 1. Removal of the word 'Patidar' or 'Patel' from each and every scene as well as content evocative of the quota agitation. 2. Remove all the references to BR Ambedkar. Talking about the film that highlights the struggle and hardships of people who face existing reservation system, Gohil added: "The censor board member had told us that since a case of sedition is pending against Hardik, we cannot glorify his character. This is not true because my film is based on the quota agitation, not Hardik." The film-makers are adamant and rigid about the fact that they won't be cutting a single scene from the film. Gohil said: "If I will remove the word 'Patidar', the soul of the film will be gone."



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