‘Padmavati’ CLEARED with U/A certificate, name likely to change

After an examining committee consisting of historians viewed Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ on 28th December, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A certificate.

Central Board of Film Certification had examining committee meeting on 28 Dec to review #Padmavati & decided to give it UA certificate along with some modifications & likely change of the title to Padmavat. Certificate to be issued once required & agreed modifications are made. pic.twitter.com/tiFIW2gDGD

— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017

As per ANI updates, the film was viewed from an unbiased perspective with the aim of striking a balance between both the filmmaker’s interest and the accuracy of historical facts. Panelists had their own inputs to add which were thoroughly discussed.

Special panel consisted of Arvind Singh from Udaipur, Dr.Chandramani Singh & Prof K.K. Singh of Jaipur University. Panel member had insights & also some reservations regarding claimed historical events & socio-cultural aspects which were duly discussed at length: CBFC #Padmavati

— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017

Following the modifications suggested by CBFC, the film’s title might change to ‘Padmavat’. A new release date has not been announced yet.

Watch this space for more updates!

Ranjini Maitra

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