Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' receives 'UA' certificate after 10 cuts

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make a comeack to the big screens with his upcoming film 'Pathaan'. The Central Board of Film Certification granted 'Pathaan' a UA certificate after ten changes were made based on advice from the CBFC.

The close-up pictures of lead actress Deepika Padukone have been eliminated, and a few language adjustments have been made. Pathaan, which is directed by Siddharth Anand, also features Deepika Padukone and John Abraham apart from Shah Rukh Khan.

Close-up views of buttocks, side-pose, and sensual dance movements during the lines Bahut Tang Kiya" have been removed from the contentious song Besharam Rang, among other adjustments.

Details of the ten modifications recommended by the CBFC that have been incorporated into Pathaan's final cut for theatrical distribution were revealed in. According to the report, the certificate does not state if the saffron attire, which has been at the centre of debates and demonstrations against the movie, was altered or eliminated.

The word "RAW" was changed to "Hamare," and "Langde Lulle" was dropped in favour of "Toote Foote." In 13 separate locations, the words "PMO" and "PM" were changed to "President" or "Minister," respectively. The phrase "Ashok Chakra" was altered to "Veer Puraskar," and the word "Mrs. Bharatmata" was changed to "Hamari Bharatmata."

Meanwhile, demonstrators in Ahmedabad tore down Pathaan posters. People were heard yelling slogans as they tore up posters and even enormous cutouts of Pathaan's actors, according to a video posted on Twitter by the Bajrang Dal Gujarat. The incident happened in the Alpha One mall in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, where Bajrang Dal members made a scene.

The film is set to hit the big screens on 25th January, 2023.