’72 Hoorain’ makers slam CBFC’s rejection of trailer, say film won National Award in 2019

TIL Desk Bollywood/ The makers of ’72 Hoorain’, which had won its helmer, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, the National Award for Best Direction in 2019, vehemently disagreed with the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to reject the film’s trailer.

Labeling the decision as being regressive, Ashoke Pandit, the movie’s co-producer, said: “We are extremely hurt and disturbed because of the CBFC’s unfair decision of rejecting the trailer without any reason. This action raises a big concern about creativity, freedom and realistic filmmaking. We will not take this lightly and will knock on the doors of the high court, if needed.”

He added that “we will also be requesting the I&B ministry to intervene and question the authority at CBFC for rejecting the trailer. “Chauhan, a two-time National Award winner, who seemed visibly unhappy with CBFC’s decision, noted: “The movie has won a National Award and has already received a censor certificate. The trailer carries the essence of the same movie.”