New Delhi: Abhishek Choubey’s upcoming movie ‘Udta Punjab’ has been in the headlines since inception.
Initially the movie bagged attention because of its unique storyline and interesting star cast as it has brought together ex-couples Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan after a long hiatus.
However, now the movie is making the news because of its tiff with the Censor board.
Reportedly, CBFC had refused to give certification to the movie because of its content and use of malicious language in it. In fact, it has also been reported that the Censor Board has asked for as many as 40 cuts in the movie. It has even asked the film makers to drop the word ‘Punjab’ from the title and remove all reference to the state in the movie as it maligns the image of the state.
While this has sparked up a new debate surrounding the movie, actor Shahid Kapoor has come forward to clear the air about the content of ‘Udta Punjab’.
“I’ve been saying this over and over again. When we made Haider the backdrop was Kashmir but the issue was human. Just because the title is Udta Punjab, everyone is only thinking it’s a problem in Punjab. First of all Punjab is a state which lies within this country and therefore a problem in any part of India should be a problem for the entire country,” Shahid said during a recent event.
He further added “Having said that this problem is a problem for the entire generation.”
Shahid also urged his fans not to club the movie with a particular state, saying “Please I request all of you, not to club it and say this issue is only Punjab’s issue because you are limiting the film.”
Also starring Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh, ‘Udta Punjab’ is expected to release on June 17.
