Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has stated that altering the character of Akshay Kumar in his upcoming movie OMG 2 is just not justified, including that he believes that Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) shouldn’t exist in any respect. Speaking with India.com in a brand new interview, Vivek additionally questioned the necessity for censorship in movies and reveals. Vivek is a member of the CBFC. He additionally clarified that he’s not part of the reviewing committee and is but to look at the movie that releases on August 11. (Also learn: Vivek Agnihotri talks about ‘lonely deaths’ in movies after Nitin Desai’s suicide)
Changes to Akshay’s character ‘not justified’
Asked if adjustments made to Akshay’s character (earlier Lord Shiva, now modified to a messenger of the Hindu God) is justified, Vivek advised the portal, “No, it is not justified. I don’t agree with that. First of all, even though I am a part of CBFC, I am totally against it. CBFC shouldn’t be pressurised to do anything. Whatever is happening, it’s happening because of social and religious pressures. He added that everybody now understands the CBFC is a vulnerable body that will succumb to pressure. He added that he could not understand why a film should be asked to make as many as 27 cuts and wondered why should CBFC be the one to decide that.
‘CBFC should not exist’
“Even though I am a part of CBFC but if you ask me, I honestly believe there shouldn’t be any CBFC. I am against any kind of boycotts and bans on the movies. I believe in free speech. I, in fact, believe in absolute free speech, to the extent, that I think even hate speech should be allowed. What is the intention of the filmmaker? If the intention is not bad, let it go,” Vivek added.
Censor troubles for OMG 2
Releasing months after the controversial mythological movie Adipurush that created ripples throughout the globe, OMG 2 confronted unprecedented hassle on the reviewing desk at CBFC. Reports stated that the movie was scrutinised in view of the objections made in opposition to the Prabhas-starrer movie that launched earlier this yr.
After weeks of speculations over whether or not or not the movie will obtain a U/A certificates, the movie was awarded an A certificates with 27 cuts. While no official statements have been made, stories instructed that the makers needed a UA certificates as their movie is about intercourse schooling and goals at educating youngsters. However, they needed to accept an A certificates ultimately for the movie to launch in theatres.
More about OMG 2
Directed by Amit Rai, OMG 2 options Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam together with Akshay. It is a sequel to the 2012 movie OMG which featured Akshay as Lord Krishna. Paresh Rawal performs a businessman combating a authorized battle in opposition to God, as a result of his store was destroyed on account of a pure calamity and the insurance coverage firm will not pay him calling it ‘an act of God’.
The new movie options Yami as a lawyer reverse Pankaj – a Shiva devotee – who fights for his teen son. Akshay performs the function of a messenger of Lord Shiva.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com