Padmavati Screened Without Certificate; Prasoon Joshi Is NOT HAPPY With Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Disappointed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati was screened to selected individuals, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi has said this “sets an opportunistic precedent” and attempts “to subvert the existing norm of film certification”.

“It is disappointing that the film ‘Padmavati’ is being screened for the media and getting reviewed on national channels without the CBFC having seen or certified the film. This compromises the role of systems and balances that are part of a functioning industry,” said Joshi.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises the system of censor certification.

“It’s myopic to treat the certification process haphazardly to suit convenience. On one hand, holding the CBFC responsible and pressurising to accelerate the process. And on the other hand, attempt to subvert the very process, sets an opportunistic precedent.”

About the CBFC returning Padmavati to the producers without certification, Prasoon explains, “In this specific case, the film’s application came up this week only for review. The makers know and admit that the paperwork is not complete.”