Padmaavat makers cover Deepika Padukones midriff in Ghoomar after CBFC raises objections

13 Jan 2018

Puritanism in the arts just acquired a new definition with Deepika Padukone being asked to cover up in the Ghoomar song in Sanjay Leela Bhansali s Padmavati now entitled Padmaavat.Apparently the shots of Deepikas tummy peeping out of her elaborateghagra-choliduring the Ghoomar dance number were found to be unbecoming for the character the Royal Queen that the actress plays in Padmaavat. The CBFCs Examining Committee asked the films producers the director was not present during the censor screening to remove the shots where her stomach was visible. However such editing would have disturbed the smooth choreographic flow of the elegant dance number. The director preferred to conceal Deepikas belly through computer graphics, says a source present at the screening. The film has been re-submitted to the CBFC with the modifications asked for. But it is yet to get its censor certificate. Giving details on the CBFCs viewing of Padmaavat ,a source says, The screening and the discussion post the screening went on from5 pmtill almost2 am. CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi was present. The historians and royal representatives raised many objections. But the board members of the CBFC found nothing objectionable in the content. They recommended a U/A with minor modifications. The Padmaavat producers have made the recommended modifications and re-submitted the film to the CBFC. But the censor certificate is yet to be given to the producers. Given the volatile and menacing scenario it is unlikely that that the film will actually release onJanuary 25.