Makers of Malayalam film ‘Haal’ move HC as CBFC orders cuts, objects to scene showing beef biryani
The makers of the Malayalam film Haal have moved the Kerala High Court challenging directions by the Central Board of Film Certification to delete or modify several dialogues and scenes, including one that involves eating beef biryani, The Indian Express reported.
Haal was originally scheduled to release on September 12, but the date was postponed, The News Minute reported.
The film board informed the producers, JVJ Productions, that the film was not suitable for unrestricted public exhibition, but could be certified “A” (adults only) after making the prescribed deletions and modifications.
“The narrative of the film deals with socio-cultural dynamics and also involves religious sensitivities,” the newspaper quoted the board as informing the producers.
The film’s director, Veera, said that the certification board’s regional office in Thiruvananthapuram had earlier agreed to grant a screening certificate but later referred the film to a revising committee without informing the makers, The Indian Express reported.
“They allege a hidden agenda behind the movie,” the newspaper quoted Veera as saying. “Our film does not depict violence or cruelty. It is an interfaith love story, highlighting the choice to stick to one’s faith despite pressure for religious conversion.”
He also questioned why the film would be restricted to adult audiences even after the cuts.
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