Did non-implementation of the new Censor Board guidelines come in the way of Mardaani getting a U/A certificate? It appears to be so as the Rani Mukerji-starrer has gone on to become the first film under the Yash Raj Films banner to bag A certification. Says a source close to the banner, “After the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) told makers the film will get an A certificate, Aditya Chopra had a chat with some CBFC officials before the certificate was issued. He wanted to know why the film couldn’t get a U/A certificate since the subject is such that the film can be seen by children of the age of 12 years and above. But Chopra was told that it wouldn’t be possible as the theme was adult and that present guidelines did not have a category for 12 years and above.’’

Rani Mukerji in Mardaani