Controversy Surrounds ’72 Hoorain’ as CBFC Rejects Trailblazing Trailer

INVC NEWS
Mumbai :The makers of the movie “72 Hoorain” expressed their strong criticism of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for rejecting the movie’s trailer. Ashoke Pandit, the co-producer of the movie, labeled the decision as regressive and detrimental to the artistic spirit. He expressed his concern about the lack of creative freedom and realistic filmmaking and stated that they would not take this decision lightly. They planned to approach the high court if necessary and request the intervention of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to question the authority of the CBFC.

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, the director of the movie and a two-time National Award winner, was visibly disturbed by the CBFC’s decision. He mentioned that the movie had already won a National Award and received a censor certificate, so he questioned the basis on which the trailer was rejected. Chauhan urged people to watch the movie before jumping to conclusions, emphasizing that it only presented facts and did not target any religion or hurt religious sentiments.

Gulab Singh Tanwar, the producer, expressed his disappointment with the CBFC’s decision and stated that it caused immense hurt to the entire team. He found the grounds of rejection to be baseless and unfair, especially considering the government’s recognition of the movie with a National honor.

The makers emphasized that “72 Hoorain” intended to address important social issues and stimulate thought-provoking discussions. The trailer of the movie gained attention on social media and received praise from various quarters. The makers’ criticism sparked a debate about the role of censorship and the need for a more progressive approach in evaluating artistic content.

“72 Hoorain,” directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, produced by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar, and co-produced by Ashoke Pandit, is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 7.