Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' gets censor approval, but here's the catch
What's the story
The upcoming dark drama Bandar, starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 'A' certificate. The film's censor process was completed last week, and no visual cuts were asked for despite its dark theme, confirmed Bollywood Hungama. However, the CBFC's Examining Committee (EC) has made several changes to the dialogues, mostly involving abusive language used throughout the film.
Dialogue changes
Abusive words were modified
The word "b**** c***" was replaced with "banjo" in Bandar. Other extreme cuss words were substituted with terms like "saale," "c*****e," "h*r*mkhor," and "g***u." The board also muted four abusive words and asked for the modification of the dialogue "kitna bhi sindoor." Other words that were altered include "f****r," "bloody," and phrases like "hooking up" and "moron."
Additional alterations
Board also asked for these changes
Further, the board asked for the deletion of the word "b*****d" and muted an abusive word in the film's third act. More substitutions were made with words like "aicha gavat," "goddamit," "baby," "nasha," "ladki," and "kamine." The film's makers also submitted documentary evidence stating that its story is inspired by true events along with a consent letter from celebrities for using their names in the film.
Film information
Everything to know about 'Bandar'
After making these changes, Bandar was handed a censor certificate on May 30. The film has a runtime of 130.27 minutes (2 hours, 10 minutes, and 27 seconds). Apart from Deol, the film also stars Sapna Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Jitendra Joshi, among others. It will release in theaters on Friday, June 5.