CBFC seeks rationalization from makers of Bhavai for ‘flouting certification rules and tampering with content of film’

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday mentioned it has issued a show-cause discover to the makers of Pratik Gandhi-starrer Bhavai for flouting certification guidelines and tampering with the content material of the movie.
The musical drama, concerning the fashionable folks theatre kind from Gujarat, was earlier titled Raavan Leela. It is directed by Hardik Gajjar and backed by Pen Studios.
According to the CBFC, the makers modified the title within the trailer and in addition included parts “deposited” with the physique.

“CFBC has sought explanation from the makers of ‘Bhavai’ for flouting certification rules and tampering with the content of the film. CBFC has always tried to stay true to its guidelines and has been making the certification process as smooth and systematic as possible,” CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi mentioned in a press release.

“However want to clearly state that flouting the rules of CBFC certification is not acceptable as it compromises the role of systems & balances. Further, it also portrays the industry in an irresponsible light,” he added.
After the trailer of Bhavai was launched final week, the makers made two modifications – modified the title of the film and eliminated a sequence exhibiting two actors, enjoying Ram and Raavan, in dialog with one another after it was criticised by a piece for being offensive.

CBFC mentioned the distorted trailer is a violation of the Cinematograph Certification Rules. It mentioned it has sought an evidence from the makers by issuing a show-cause discover and their reply is into account at current.
Pen Studios was unavailable for remark.

Bhavai additionally starring Aindrita Ray, Rajendra Gupta, Rajesh Sharma and Abhimanyu Singh is about to launch theatrically on October 1.