There were speculations in media that Anurag Kashyap might be asked to look for an alternate title. Read on to find out...
After the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) beeped out the word ‘Bombay’ from a new song sung by Mihir Joshi, one wonders if filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be asked to change the title of his film Bombay Velvet. But Pahlaj Nihalani, chairperson of the censorship body, has some good news for Kashyap. Also Read - Karan Johar's 50th birthday bash: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor and more actresses add the perfect glitz and glamour to the party
"If a film is a period drama, if it is set during a time when Mumbai was called Bombay then we may consider retaining the old name for the city. However, in the contemporary context, 'Bombay' won't be allowed at all," Nihalani said. Also Read - Karan Johar's 50th birthday bash: Malaika Arora's appearance in an oversized jacket and high platform sandals will make you go WTF
One question that is disturbing the Mumbai film industry is, how far would the CBFC go in altering the city’s name in the popular arts to go by the name that Bombay got when the city’s name was officially changed to ‘Mumbai’ in 1995? Clearly, as far as the use of the word ‘Bombay’ is concerned, the CBFC is very clear on the issue. Also Read - Karan Johar 50th birthday bash: Aamir Khan with his ex-wife Kiran Rao, Vijay Deverakonda and more celebs make the party a starry event [View Pics]
“This is a state matter. The Maharashtra government officially changed the name of ‘Bombay’ to ‘Mumbai’ in 1995. And still, if filmmakers and song writers continue to use the unconstitutional name for the city, we’ve no choice but to delete it.
"The city is called Mumbai, not Bombay. People like Mihir Joshi who have probably grown up in the city should know this. Making films and writing songs are a social responsibility. You can’t change geography and history just to sound trendy," Nihalani said.
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- ByIANS
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- Published: February 11, 2015 6:37 PM IST
