The Central Board of Film Certification has not taken too kindly to the producers of Bhavai “flouting certification rules and tampering with the content of the film”. It has sought explanation from the makers after it came to the notice of the CBFC that the producers of Bhavai had released the film’s trailer on YouTube in a distorted form. Not only had they changed the film’s title (from Raavan Leela to Bhavai) but had also included the portions which were deposited with the CBFC, as per guidelines. This is in contravention of the Cinematograph Certification Rules.
Flouting of CBFC rules is not taken lightly by the CBFC. According to CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi, “CBFC has always tried to stay true to its guidelines and has been making the certification process as smooth and systematic as possible. However, want to clearly state that flouting the rules is not acceptable as it compromises the role of systems and balances. It also portrays the industry in an irresponsible light.”
The producers have replied to the CBFC’s show cause notice, which reply is under consideration of the film certifying body. Concludes Joshi, “Appropriate action will be taken as per the rules and guidelines in due course.”