21-07-2025
Nutan Sharma Name, AI Turban Scene: Centre Proposes Six Edits To 'Udaipur Files' Before Release
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A committee led by the Central government, formed after the Delhi High Court's July 10 order, proposed six changes to the film "Udaipur Files" before it can be released
A screening committee led by the Central government, formed after the Delhi High Court's July 10 order, proposed six changes to the film 'Udaipur Files" before it can be released for public or commercial viewing, according to an official statement.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting accepted the report submitted by the committee on July 19 and directed the producers of the upcoming film to make specific changes as directed in the order.
The committee advised that all references to the character named 'Nutan Sharma" be removed and replaced with a different name.
It recommended deleting specific dialogues linked to the character, including one mentioning religious texts: '…maine toh wohi kaha hai jo unke dharma grantho mein likha hai…"
Further, the panel recommended that the producers remove a particular AI-generated scene resembling a Saudi Arabian-style turban in the film, according to the statement.
Another change suggested was to replace the current disclaimer with the recommended version and add a voice-over to accompany it. Also, the committee directed makers to remove the credit frames that express thanks to specific individuals.
A committee meeting was held on July 16 to hear all concerned parties, including lawyers for the petitioner in the Delhi High Court case, representatives for Mohammed Jawed, and the filmmakers, along with their legal counsel.
The film was screened before the committee on July 17.
A representative from the Ministry of External Affairs was also invited to review the film from the perspective of international law and foreign relations.
Another meeting took place on July 19 at 11:00 am, during which the CEO of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was heard.
After reviewing all inputs, the committee submitted its report to the Ministry, which was approved by the competent authority.
Udaipur Files is based on the 2022 killing of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli, allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous.
The accused reportedly carried out the act in response to a social media post supporting former BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The case is being investigated by the National Investigation Agency and is currently under trial in a special NIA court in Jaipur.
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