Udta Punjab has not been banned: Anurag Kashyap

There have been reports that the Censor Board of Film Certification has ‘banned’ Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Udta Punjab’. But the producer of the film has clarified that the film has not been banned.

“For the record, Udta Punjab is not banned. The examining committee has deferred the decision to revising and due process is on. And due process takes it own time so please abstain from spreading a BAN rumour”

“There is nothing to speak on the subject as of now. A film is banned only when examining, revising and FCAT all three refuse certificate . And then you fight it out in Supreme Court” Kashyap said.

After the CBFC refused to pass the film without cuts, the makers are now trying to directly approach the ‘Film Certification Appellate Tribunal’ (FCAT). Kashyap is said to be adamant on releasing the film without any cuts.

Industry insiders say, Udta Punjab could be pushed to a later date if the makers do not get clearance in the next couple of weeks.

Starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh, Udta Punjab is slated for theatrical release on June 17th.

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has said “I think the government has some rules and regulations and they have formed Censor Board for it (film clearance). They have they their own rules. I don’t know the reason why they did it to them (referring to ‘Udta Punjab’). I think that the producers and the board would know”

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20 Comments

  • Anurag Kashyap was a part of Lootera productions. The cinematography of Lootera was so awesome, yellow, like someone had applied urine during film development process.

  • This is enough now. Give the adult certificate & release the film.
    SHAME ON CENSOR BOARD for their ridiculous behaviour. Adults can very well decide on their own what they want to watch.
    Stop turning each & every film Sanskari.

  • Like Amitabh Bachchan said.. Censor Board goes by rule book.. if there are too many profanities and drug use, irrespective of age, movie shouldn’t be allowed to be screened.

    I also belief films that glorify underworld dons shouldn’t be made, because it does nothing except glory their black profession and possibly inspire youth to take the wrong path.. just because it looks good on the big screen.

  • Why is the censor board messing up with such a movie which has been made on a sensitive topic like drugs? The movie is on the issue of drugs and how it is impacting the youth.

    Read somewhere that there are probably 40 cuts being suggested in the movie. This is not on. I hope that doesnt take away the charm away from the movie. If there are cuss words in it just release it with an adult certificate.

    This movie (alongwith its awesome music) is looking really amazing with all the 4 actors looking superb. I just hope they dont mess up this movie. It will be a shame.

  • Anurag Kashyap’s movies always face a lot of trouble . His first directorial movie Paanch has been banned by the Censor Board and still it is unreleased . Ugly also faced a lot of issues with the Censor Board . Raman Raghav 2.0 and Udta Punjab are also having a tough time with clearance . UP is looking like an exciting movie and it is based on Drugs and it is quite normal to understand that it will have lot of abusive words . I hope our Censor Board grows up as it giving tough time to adult movies or movies with vulgar jokes . I will not be happy to see UP getting postponed just because of not getting clearance from CB . I hope this problem gets sorted as soon as possible .

  • I think it was a nice strategy by the makers to get some buzz going for the film.Spread rumors of ban and everyone comes out shouting WE SUPPORT UDTA PUNJAB!
    Nice gimmick!

  • In US, a television drama based on cooking of meth crystals,”BREAKING BAD” (5 seasons, 62 episodes and each episode of 1 hr) becomes the highest rated television series ever and here in India, a small film on drug problem of just 2 hours receives numerous cuts.
    As whole of US struggles with drug addicted youth problems, same has become the case with our state of Punjab. Highlighting the issue and discussing it in the public is the right attitude to curb such anti-social things.
    And mind you television is more powerful a medium than movies. If Breaking Bad with such a dark theme can be released as a tv series, then why a movie(without any big star) can’t be released without beeps and cuts. We always get the compromised product. Movies are the reflections of what is going on in the society and not otherwise.

  • not interested on Udta Panjab
    Sahid acting is fabulous but he didn’t know to choose good films that’s why he is losing from d industry

  • So a movie like kya kool hai hum 3 can be released and mastizaade. But udta Punjab… NOOPE. Great thinking!

  • Amitabh bachchan might be the biggest megastar , but he is very diplomatic.

    If its not for abhishek , He nvr takes a stand
    I remember once he said abhishek deserved award for guru (that year when every award went to srk for chak de india)
    Abhishek was good on guru but srk in chak de is one of the best Bollywood mainstream act

    He too is involved in many controversies like that panama paper leak and all but no one gives shit , if srk would jav been involved then their would hav been bans , rallies and all

    Clearly we all know who is the bigger brand and less diplomatic

  • @stark :

    Very true ! He might be a good actor and big superstar but he is also very publicity hungry . Just visit his Twitter Handle . Moreover he is involved in financial controversies as well .

  • the censor board rules are old. people are always changing with generations. youth is now more aware about stuff because of the internet.
    so i think they need to adapt their rules to a more open minded public

  • Let censor board not jeopardize the hard work of this yet to be released qualitatively threaded social stigma movie please.
    Many guys n babes around would love to watch this movie.

    Drug issue should be something taken very serious by d public especially in India and through which median you highligh them? A median like Uttar Punjab is one of them!! Currently an estimate of 66% of Punjab youths are said to be using drugs. Many sell their blood to procure money for their daily addiction some do beg openly on road. This is one of India’s most popular state and being a very important state in India too So highlighting what’s going on there and solutions that could be taken via the entertainment industry Hope they ractify. These kind of movies are best released when percentages of raw and natural content are higher as long as the movie carries an important message.

    Please no postponements no way!! Release it in the 3 weeks coming. As that’s the only meaningful movie am looking forward to from now onwards.

  • @baba ji ka thullu. No bro u think it because if udta punjab postponed housefull 3 will get more open weeks so that you comments nonsense.

  • The movie like udta punjab shouldnot be postponed. This movie is mirror of drug problem in punjab. Why cencor board has not pass this movie with adult certificate. Such movie has to be need a huge support. The movie like udta punjab shouldnot be affect due to political reason and such so called censor board’s saskari drama. There is need of very good quality and different unique type of movies like udta punjab in bollywood. There should be good quality of movie not quantity. So censor should be mature and bold in current time. If this drama is continuous than what can we say. #shame on cencor board.

  • This movie is the one which i have waiting for long time. Censor are the real cancer of good movie like udta punjab. Shame on u censor board’s members shame on u.

  • Wow amit ji wow!!!!! You said that. I can’t believe that. You will said just opposite if abhishek is there in place shahid. Or you are afraid of udta punjab that it will overshadow te3n at boxoffice.

  • If they are not giving certificate to udta punjab then why there is need of classifications of universal (U) certificate,U/A certificate and A certificate. Then release all films with similar certification. And banned all movies which are used to get adult certificate. #POOR CENCOR.

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