‘Aksar 2’ director lashes out at CBFC for staying release of song ‘Aaj Zid’ on TV

The director of ‘Aksar 2’, Ananth Mahadevan is miffed with the Central Board of Film Certification’s decision to stay release on television viewing of the song ‘Aaj Zid’ from his movie. The CBFC which is led by Prasoon Joshi claims that the song is not suitable for television viewing due to its adult content.

Quite taken aback by the CBFC’s decision, the actor-director says, “The song ‘Aaj Zid’ is such a haunting and melodious number and I don’t know where and what the Censor saw in it that has gone into a zone that they feel it’s not suitable for the viewers.”

He added, “When we were working on the track, the reference was taken from a song ‘Tumse Kahu Ek Baat’ (sung by Mohammad Rafi saab) from the yesteryear film, ‘Dastak’ featuring Sanjeev Kumar. The late legendary music composer Madan Mohan composed the beautiful track. Shabina Khan has shot the number in ‘Aksar 2’ very aesthetically. I think the song ‘Aaj Zid’ is the benchmark to handle a sensuous moment on screen. There are no vulgar gestures made by actors. There’s nothing wrong in the song at all. The actors who shot for the song are in the zone of anticipation.” (Also Watch: ‘Aaj Zid’ song from ‘Aksar 2’ is full of passion and love)

He concluded by saying, “Abroad they only censor trailers and movies and not songs. I think a song should be seen in the context of the film and not in isolation to derive a different meaning. ‘Aaj Zid’ is one of the biggest songs on the YouTube and its topping the charts in just a matter of one and a half week. I hope the board members consider their decision again and permit a television release, as it is part of our publicity campaign.”

Helmed by Ananth Mahadevan, presented by Siddhivinayak Creations and produced by Narendra Bajaj and Chirag Bajaj, ‘Aksar 2’ is slated to release on October 6, 2017.

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