The makers of "Baar Baar Dekho," starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif, were reportedly upset with some cuts suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification. The censor board wanted to chop out an "offensive shot" of a bra and a reference to popular pornographic cartoon character Savita Bhabhi.
Not convinced by the board's decision, the makers of "Baar Baar Dekho" have defended themselves with reference to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's 1995 blockbuster "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".
"We don't live in times where women's innerwear is never spoken of in public. In fact, even as late as 1995, there was a scene featuring Kajol in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'. Moreover, 'BBD' is directed by a woman (Nitya Mehra). To assume that she would use the lingerie scene for titillation is absurd," DNA quoted a source as saying.
Another scene that has been censored from the film had a reference to Savita Bhabhi. While the reference in "Baar Baar Dekho" has been edited out, a character was seen making a naughty reference to Sunny Leone in "A Flying Jatt."
"We were asked to delete the reference. The name is used in a light-hearted manner in the film. If a porn reference is objectionable, how was Sunny Leone's name used in 'A Flying Jatt'?" the source added. However, all the suggested cuts were made and the film got a UA certificate, the report added.
"Baar Baar Dekho" is a romantic film with a time-travel angle. Sidharth and Katrina are sharing the screen space for the first time and the duo's chemistry has become a much talked about topic. The film will hit the screens on Sep. 9.
