Since last week, the controversy surrounding ‘Udta Punjab’ is making it to the headlines. After CBFC suggested so many cuts, makers had to approach the Bombay High Court. Well, the decision of the court would be declared on Monday, but as of now Bombay HC is in favor of Udta Punjab’s makers.
A journalist named Shilpa Rathnam live tweeted the happenings in the court room! You would definitely enjoy listening to what happened…
This is what CBFC stated!
CBFC vs Udta Punjab: CBFC says "Till Tommy is a drug addict we understand he can cuss, why is he cussing after he reforms as well?" 😂😂
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Bang-On Reply!
CBFC: We were told film is in Hindi, but both Hindi and Punjabi are spoken. Judge: Are you saying you ordered cuts without understanding?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Judge says why are cuts needed?
Judge: Give the film a certificate, what is the need for cuts?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Words like ‘rock’ and ‘pop’ are OKAY!
CBFC: Words like rock and pop are okay, but we are they using words like cock? Even children are now singing that "Chitta ve" song
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
One more by CBFC!
CBFC: There's a dialogue "Zameen banjar to aulad kanjar." I'm embarrassed to explain "kanjar".Punjab's so fertile, why are they saying this?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Judge says public is open and mature!
Judge: Audiences are direct and open today. People born after 1980 are very mature. So why are you worried?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Film industry isn’t made up of glass!
Judge: Film industry is not made of glass that you need to "handle with care." If you ask for so many cuts why is the point? Audience knows.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Judge asked direct question to CBFC!
Judge: It comes down to only one question, does the film glorify drugs?
CBFC: Yes
Judge: Then why have you not banned the film?— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
CBFC must certify and not censor!
Judge: CBFC should only certify, not censor. The public is the biggest censor. CBFC doesn't need to censor.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Why are you giving the film so much publicity?
Judge: If the film is only filled with expletives then the audience won't watch the film. Why are you giving the film so much publicity?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Judge says you have to show the reality!
Judge: We want creative people to survive and the industry to survive. You have to show the reality.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
What do you want makers to say?
Judge to CBFC: Do you want the Udta Punjab makers to say they don't support the use of bad language?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Udta Punjab Team says we will add a disclaimer!
Udta Punjab team: Yes we will add a disclaimer that the characters in the film don't support the use of cuss words.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
HC says it will allow Udta Punjab to release with 1 cut
HC indicates that it will set aside 12 cuts and will allow Udta Punjab to release with just 1 cut.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
This is the cut!
The one cut is of Tommy (Shahid Kapoor) urinating and the makers of Udta Punjab have agreed to remove the scene.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Justice Dharmadhikari is the rockstar judge!
The rockstar judge in this case is Justice Dharmadhikari. (What an apt name for a judge!)
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
So guys, how did you find these bang-on replies of the judge? Do let us know in our comments section below!