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CBFC removes Arnab Goswamis reference from Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Arnab surprised

15 Sep 2017

AfterBarkhaDutta, itsArnabGowsamiwhose name has been axed from a Hindi film. Arnabs name has been asked to be removed from the newAkshayKumarstarrer Toilet EkPrem Katha. Earlier Sonakshi Sinhawas not allowed to useBarkhaDuttas name although she played a fan.This time the reason for removing superstar-news anchors name is even more inexplicable. Says a source from films crew, It was just a random reference to Arnab, not even his full name. But we were asked to remove it. The explanation given was, we cant use names of real-life people without their consent. But didntBarkhaDuttasay she had no objection to her name being used in Noor ? They still cut her mention out, IncidentallyAkshayKumarandArnabGowamiare friends. The other day Arnab invited Akshay into his news studio to talk about theVarnikastalking case and womens empowerment. During the conversationArnab actually allowed Akshay Kumar to speak while he listened with a smile. This was exceptional attentiveness from an anchor notorious for interrupting interviewees. When asked about his name being removed by the censor board,ArnabGoswamiresponded, I dont understand why theCBFCshould have any objection to my name being used in a film. Even if it was used negatively, which you tell me it has not, its up to me to object or not object. I think MrPahlajNihalanihas no business deciding on my behalf.