By Subhash K Jha
The censorboard is finally growing up. A kinetic raw and edgy Hindu-Muslim romance has just gotten itself a ‘PG’ rating by the censorboard…and with out a cuts whatsoever!
Yup, it’s an all-clear for Yashraj Films’ Ishaqzaade. Thereby ended per week of immense tension for director Habib Faizal who had secretly expressed grave misgiving on how the censorboard would react to the volatile theme and mature content of his love story.
Interestingly Habib Faizal made it clear to the censorboard on the outset that his film was not meant for under-age viewership.
On Wednesday afternoon the Censorboard Of Film Certification (CBFC) viewed the film.
The screening ended with Ishaqzaade being seen suitable for juvenile viewing under parental guidance. The ‘PG’ declaration must be made in a 24-font announcement within the publicity and hoardings.
That apart the film sailed through its fire by censorship unscathed.
Says the CBFC’s CEO, “Ishaqzaade got a ‘UA’ certification without cuts. Director Habib Faizal agreed that his film was an intense love story and that he and his team wouldn't like children below 12 to look at it without parental guidance. The producers was asked to say the ‘PG’ rating on all of the posters and publicity material. ”
