After Superman kiss controversy, CBFC censors Ahaan Panday-starrer Saiyaara's intimate scenes; netizens demand Sandeep Reddy Vanga's intervention

Indian Express

4 days ago

Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday is gearing up for his Bollywood debut opposite Aneet Padda in Mohit Suri's romantic musical drama Saiyaara. Before the film's theatrical release on July 18, it has received a U/A certificate but the Censor Board Of Film Certification has suggested several cuts, including the deletion of ten seconds of 'sensual, intimate, body exposure visuals,' as per a Bollywood Hungama report. This comes after Hollywood film Superman's kissing scene between actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan was removed by India's censor board.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC has asked the makers of Saiyaara to make a few cuts and changes in the movie. In four different scenes, 'objectionable' words were censored and replaced with more 'appropriate' ones. The authority also suggested them to delete and replace ten seconds of 'sensual, intimate, body exposure visuals'. The runtime of the film is 156.50 minutes, i.e 2 hours, 36 minutes and 50 seconds.
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The makers were even instructed to add a disclaimer about helmet safety in sequences with two-wheeler vehicles. However, netizens are disappointed with CBFC's cuts in Saiyaara. Social media users expressed their displeasure with the censorship instructions in the comments section on Reddit, with many demanding an intervention by filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga to fight CBFC.
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A screenshot of the news was shared on Reddit, with several users slamming CBFC's decision. 'Sanskari censor board got no chill,' a comment read. While some wanted Vanga to step in for an intervention, others joked about the Censor Board approving of Akshay Kumar starrer Housefull 5's crass jokes and kissing scenes. 'The same CBFC gave Housefull 5 a U/A certificate. Hypocrisy,' a person wrote. 'Vanga for CBFC chairman. Please upvote,' another user commented. 'We will witness Sandeep Reddy Vanga vs Censor Board soon,' a comment read.
Talking about Saiyaara, the film has been helmed by Mohit Suri and presented by Yash Raj Films. The story is about a romantic musical story, marking the debut collaboration between YRF and Suri. The film features Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles. The music has been composed by Mithoon, Sachet-Parampara, Rishabh Kant, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami. Set to hit the big screen tomorrow, 18th July, the movie's advance booking already looks promising.