Priyanka Chopra’s Baywatch gets ‘A’ certificate, CBFC allows it to retain bikini scenes, filthy language

DNA quoted CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani, “There was no rationale to cut the bikini images. For one, the series ran on satellite television in India for years and contained lengthy shots of women in bikinis. Secondly, Indian filmmakers really need to stop making such a big issue about bikinis. Go to Goa or Mauritius. The beaches are carpeted with women in bikinis. What is the big deal about such shots?”

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Pahlaj Nihalani however explains why the board decided to cut down the language in the film instead. He said in the same report, “Baywatch is crammed with cuss words and filthy language. We deleted portions where we thought the smutty language was unnecessary. But we’ve allowed the bad language in several dialogues because we felt cutting them took away from the flavour and intention of the words. I’d like to stress that we’ve given an ‘A’ certificate, not just for the bikinis, but for the strong language as well.”

After ruling American television with her successful stint in Quantico, Priyanka Chopra is now eyeing for an eye grabbing Hollywood debut too. The Bollywood star plays the main antagonist Victoria Leeds in Baywatch. While the film’s initial trailers only showed her blink-and-miss moments, leaving her fans back home disappointed, the actor has always held that the movie will be a treat for everyone.

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Needless to say Priyanka’s red carpet walks, appearances on every leading celebrity chat show and even the way she swept through the Baywatch premiere in Miami recently with her confidence and panache, this film is just another addition to her immensely increasing popularity on the international scene. And with the support of CBFC coming her way, everything is only turning right for her.

Baywatch releases in India on June 2.