Vedaa makers raised concerns on the evening of July 25 about the film’s pending certification process. They applied for a CBFC certificate a month ago, but the film, starring John Abraham and Sharvari, still lacks official approval.
The CBFC’s Examining Committee (EC) has reviewed the film, but the Revising Committee (RC) has not yet screened it. This delay threatens the film’s scheduled release on August 15.
Vedaa CBFC Revisiting Committee Screening On July 29
During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Vedaa’s director and producer, Nikkhil Advani, shared his frustrations. “On June 22, we had the screening, and by June 25, I was informed via email that the chairman, Prasoon Joshi, had sent the film to the Revising Committee,” Advani explained. “But I am supposed to send it myself. If the EC had communicated the necessary cuts, I might have agreed to them.”
Advani emphasised that while Vedaa is meant to be entertaining, it also tackles a sensitive current issue. “They must have found something objectionable, but they haven’t communicated what those issues are,” he added.
Efforts to contact Prasoon Joshi and other officials have so far been unsuccessful. “John Abraham and I reached out, and Mr Joshi assured us that instructions were given to the CBFC to form the RC and review the film promptly. But this was over a month ago,” said Advani.
A glimmer of hope has emerged as the RC screening is now scheduled for Monday, July 29. “We had planned the screening for Friday, July 26, but it was postponed due to heavy rains. Now, it’s set for Monday. This delay affects our promotional schedule,” Advani noted.
Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani Says He Is SHOCKED By The Delay
Reflecting on past experiences with Batla House (2019) and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway (2023), Advani expressed his surprise at the current situation. “I had a great experience with those films. I’m shocked by this delay,” he admitted.
When asked about the type of certificate he is seeking, Advani said, “Right now, I’m just looking for a censor certificate, period (laughs).” However, he clarified his preference: “I am aiming for a U/A certificate. The teaser suggests it’s a mass action film, and while it addresses an important issue, the context is crucial.”
The outcome of the RC screening will be crucial for the film’s release, and Advani remains hopeful that the issues will be resolved promptly.
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