CBFC clears Padmavati with a few cuts; film’s title changed to Padmavat

The makers might have to change the name of the film to Padmavat.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the decks for the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati.

The board held an examining committee meeting on December 28 where they decided to allow the film to release with a UA certificate. The CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi was also present at the meeting.

However, the CBFC has asked for several cuts and a change in the film’s title, from ‘Padmavati’ to ‘Padmavat’. This is owing to the fact that the film is inspired by 16th century Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

The makers have also been asked to add a disclaimer stating that the film does not glorify the banned practice of Sati. Relevant changes to the song Ghoomar in keeping with the character essayed by Deepika Padukone, that of a Rajput princess.