From changing dialogue to censoring some shots, CBFC had requested no less than 10 cuts for “Pathaan”. According to Bollywood Hungama, ‘RAW’ has become ‘Hamare’, ‘Langde Lulle’ has become ‘Toote Foote’, ‘PM’ has become ‘President or Minister’ and ‘PMO’ has been removed. 13 locations. ‘Ashok Chakra’ has been replaced by ‘Veer Puraskar’, ‘ex-KGB’ by ‘ex-SBU’ and ‘Mrs Bharatmata’ by ‘Hamari Bharatmata’. The report further said that the word scotch was replaced with “drink” and the text “Russia’s Black Prison” in the film was replaced with “Black Prison”.
For “Besharam Rang”, visuals of close-up shots of the buttocks, “side pose (partially nudity)” shots, and sensual dance moves during the lyrics “Bahut tang kiya” were censored, It was replaced with a “proper shot,” the report said. However, it has not been confirmed whether Deepika Padukone’s controversial orange swimsuit has been censored.
Speaking to PTI about the film cut, CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi said: And we must be careful not to be defined by trivia that distracts us from reality and truth. You should keep trying. ‘Pathaan’ was granted a U/A certificate after these cuts.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Pathaan’ is set to hit screens on January 25, 2023.
