CBFC says certification of 'Bahattar Hoorain' trailer under process, denies reports of refusal

New Delhi, June 29, 2023

The Central Board for Film Certification today denied media reports that it has refused certification for the trailer of the film “Bahattar Hoorain”.

In a statement, CBFC said, "Misleading reports are being circulated in certain sections of media that a film and its trailer titled “Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)” has been Refused certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

“It has further clarified that "contrary to the reports, the film “Bahattar Hoorain (72 Hoorain)” was granted ‘A’ certification and the certificate was issued on 4-10-2019. Now, the trailer of said film is under due process which was applied to CBFC on 19-6-2023 and examined in accordance with the Guidelines issued under Section 5B(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

"The applicant was asked for requisite documentary submissions under intimation and upon receipt of the same, certification was granted subject to modifications.

A show cause notice communicating the modifications was issued to the applicant/filmmaker on 27-6-2023 and the same is pending for the applicant’s response/compliance," it added.

The board has urged that any misleading reports may not be entertained or circulated hereinafter when the matter is under due process.

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