Ahead of its release on July 18, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's upcoming film, Saiyaara, has been cleared by the CBFC after certain cuts. A 10-second-long intimate scene between the two leads has been reportedly chopped. Meanwhile, some words have been censored
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Saiyaara scenes cut by CBFC
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's upcoming film, Saiyaara, is all set to hit the screens. Ahaan, who is Ananya Panday's cousin and Chunky Panday's nephew, makes his big Bollywood debut with Saiyaara, alongside Aneet Padda, who is also debuting with this film. Ahead of its release on Friday, July 18, the YRF love story has undergone several edits by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
CBFC suggests edits in Saiyaara
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the CBFC has suggested that the makers censor and replace some 'objectionable' words at four places in the film with 'appropriate' alternatives. However, the list did not specify the exact words that need to be replaced. The makers were also asked to delete and replace 10 seconds of 'sensual, intimate, and body exposure visuals.'
In addition to this, the board has also mandated a static disclaimer on helmet safety for scenes involving two-wheeler vehicles. Meanwhile, Saiyaara has been passed with a U/A 16+ certificate by the CBFC. Following the mandated changes, the film's final runtime has been finalised at 156.50 minutes, which translates to roughly 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 50 seconds.
Ever since the song and trailer of the film were launched, the film has generated significant buzz, as audiences are brimming with excitement to witness the debut of Ahaan and his irresistible chemistry with Aneet.
Saiyaara advance booking
Saiyaara adds to the list of YRF's classic romantic films. The film has been helmed by iconic filmmaker Mohit Suri, who is known for his romantic musical films, and produced by YRF’s CEO, Akshaye Widhani. The film opened to advance booking a few days ago and has already shattered records for a debutant film in India. 47,000 tickets have been reportedly sold so far, grossing an impressive ₹2.75 crore (including blocked seats). With one more day to go, the numbers are expected to cross the 1 lakh mark.
Talking of its box office predictions, trade experts comment, “Everyone loves an underdog story. Hence, a lot of reporting has been exaggerated. Still, the film is likely to open well. Just how well that will be can only be seen on Friday."
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