Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap`s Bandar has cleared the censor process ahead of its theatrical release, but not without a few modifications. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly granted the film an `A` certificate while directing the makers to replace and mute several abusive words in the dialogues.
CBFC directs Bandar makers to replace cuss words
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with an `A` certificate. While the film has avoided visual cuts, several dialogue changes have reportedly been made, involving cuss words.
The word `b**** c***` was replaced with `banjo`. Moreover, several other, presumably extreme cuss words, were replaced with `saale`, `haramkhor`, `pagal`, `f****r`, `bloody`, `hooking up`, `moron`, `wise guy`, `f*****g`, `j***t ke baal`, `saamaan`, `ling`, `moron`, `willy`, `weenie` and `clown`. Some words were replaced with `aicha gavat`, `goddamit`, `baby`, `nasha`, `ladki`, `kamine` and `hum sab`.
Three more abusive words were also muted. The dialogue `kitna bhi sindoor` was asked to be modified. Lastly, the makers submitted documentary evidence stating that the story is inspired by true events. Also, a consent letter from celebrities was submitted for using their names in the film. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 130.27 minutes. In other words, Bandar is 2 hours, 10 minutes and 27 seconds long.
About Bandar trailer
The trailer hints at a love story gone wrong and how Bobby Deol, as Sameera Mehra, gets caught amidst fake FIRs and police cases. The movie, directed by Anurag Kashyap, also features an ensemble cast including Sanya Malhotra, Raj B. Shetty, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Riddhi Sen, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajeet, and Nagesh Bhonsle.
The film directed by Anurag Kashyap is all set to release in India on June 5. Before this, it was screened at several film festivals. To note, the film is witnessing clash with multiple releases including Peddi, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. Due the clash, the film is facing trouble in getting adequate shows at national multiplex chains, prompting its makers to put the film`s programming on hold.