On June 10, the Bombay High Court heard both the sides of the Udta Punjab controversy, that is, the Central Board of Film Certification and the lawyer who represented the makers of the film. The court was adjourned for today and the order will be passed on Monday but the arguments presented on behalf of the Censor Board has many laughing on social media. A Twitter user even called the CBFC, Central Board of Funny Conversation.
It’s only a matter of time that these words take the shape of viral memes, given how the social media reacts to controversies.
CBFC to court – “Kanjar” word used in the movie gives bad light to the state, Punjab is an “upjau” state. #UdtaPunjab
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— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
CBFC to court – There is a dog which has been named as Jackie Chan, that is also objectionable.
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
CBFC lawyer to court – The word “kanjar” is very offensive to use and the way it has been used is objectionable #UdtaPunjab
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
CBFC lawyer to Court- The words used in the songs are very offensive #UdtaPunjab
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
CBFC lawyer to court – The dialogue “zameen banjar to aulaad kanjar” is also very abusive #UdtaPunjab
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
CBFC: Words like rock and pop are okay, but we are they using words like cock? Even children are now singing that “Chitta ve” song
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
CBFC: We were told film is in Hindi, but both Hindi and Punjabi are spoken. Judge: Are you saying you ordered cuts without understanding?
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
CBFC vs Udta Punjab: CBFC says “Till Tommy is a drug addict we understand he can cuss, why is he cussing after he reforms as well?” 😂😂
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Surprisingly, the court’s response to CBFC on certain issues will restore your faith in the power of public sentiment.
Court to CBFC – Films dont run on such content, their has to be a story in it, why are you concerned? #UdtaPunjab
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
Court to CBFC – Multiplex audience are mature enough #UdtaPunjab
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2016
Judge: We want creative people to survive and the industry to survive. You have to show the reality.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
Judge: Film industry is not made of glass that you need to “handle with care.” If you ask for so many cuts why is the point? Audience knows.
— Shilpa Rathnam (@shilparathnam) June 10, 2016
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