CBFC Approves Dhadak 2 After Extensive Cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has finally approved 'Dhadak 2' after ordering 16 cuts, reported The Hindu. The film, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is a remake of the 2018 Tamil anti-caste film Pariyerum Perumal. The CBFC has given the film a U/A 16+ rating, indicating that it is suitable for viewers above 16 years of age with parental guidance. The extensive cuts and modifications have delayed the film's release multiple times.

The CBFC's decision to order cuts in 'Dhadak 2' has sparked interest in the film. Several dialogues and anti-caste references in the film were either altered or removed. Caste slurs were muted and replaced with more neutral terms. A scene where a character urinates on the protagonist was also censored. The recitation of the acclaimed Hindi poem Thakur Ka Kuan has been censored, and a scene where the protagonist's father is humiliated has also been altered.

The film's release has been pushed multiple times, with the latest delay being due to the extensive modifications mandated by the CBFC. The film was originally scheduled to hit the screens in November 2024 but missed its premiere date. The changes to the film's disclaimer and dialogue are notable, with a longer disclaimer now shown before the film. A doha by Tulsidas in one song has been replaced with a couplet. The film is directed by Shazia Iqbal and backed by Dharma Productions.

The CBFC's approval of 'Dhadak 2' after extensive cuts has raised questions about the role of censorship in filmmaking. The film's makers have had to make significant changes to the film's content to meet the CBFC's requirements. The film's release date is still uncertain, but fans of the actors and the original film are eagerly waiting to see the final product. With its complex themes and powerful storyline, 'Dhadak 2' is expected to generate significant interest and discussion.