Ram Gopal Varma’s Ladki objectifying dialogues, and some close-ups removed by the CBFC
Ram Gopal Varma’s Ladki objectifying dialogues, and some close-ups removed by the CBFC
In his movies, Ram Gopal Varma is renowned for including a lot of sensuality. His movies with a high “hotness” quotient were Rangeela, Naach, Dangerous, and Nishabd among others. His upcoming film Ladki combines sensuality and combat. He is also recognized for making action movies. It is billed as the first martial arts movie made in India, and Pooja Bhalekar plays the lead. The movie’s makers said that it will have a wide, simultaneous release in China as well on July 15 and that the trailer and first look have already attracted attention.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has, however, requested that the film’s creators omit a number of conversations and scenes. Cuss terms like “saali” and “c*****a” have been muted in four instances in accordance with the cut list. 12 close-up photos of the butt and cleavage were asked to be replaced with acceptable photos. Other “vulgar” cuts that were requested to be eliminated. the CBFC also requested that 50% of the graphics be cut.
Speaking about audio cuts, the CBFC told the producers to take out all Sanskrit verses since “they were employed in an improper context and presentation, given the religious feelings associated.” The names of the alcohol labels were also muddled.
CBFC awarded Ladki an “A” certificate following the completion of these edits. The song “Sapna Sach Hua” and two scenes were voluntarily removed by the Ladki producers, who returned to the CBFC on May 29. As a result, the movie’s running time was cut by 3 minutes, 38 seconds. Ladki now has a total running time of 129 minutes, or 2 hours and 9 minutes.
Many filmmakers have frequently protested when the CBFC has made changes to their films. Ram Gopal Varma, however, was approached and made it clear that he had no issues with the edits. I have no problem with it if a few of them were cut.
