A-RATED: Bollywood's too-hot-to-handle promos

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

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Promos of Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji, too, were rated A.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

Promos of Madhur Bhandarkar's Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji, too, were rated A.

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The promos of Aamir Bashir's Harud have been banned from releasing the film's promos in theatres as the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has objected to a scene that has the protagonists against a backdrop that reads: Aazadi.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

The promos of Aamir Bashir's Harud have been banned from releasing the film's promos in theatres as the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has objected to a scene that has the protagonists against a backdrop that reads: Aazadi.

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Ekk Main Aur Ek Tu's butt-pinching scene had to be edited from the film.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

Ekk Main Aur Ek Tu's butt-pinching scene had to be edited from the film.

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Paoli Dam's Hate Story got into a great deal of controversies for its explicit promos and content. The posters were even painted over in many places.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

Paoli Dam's Hate Story got into a great deal of controversies for its explicit promos and content. The posters were even painted over in many places.

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The Dirty Picture is a film known for raising the eyebrows of not just the Censor Board but a lot of the public as well. No points for guessing why this is here.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

The Dirty Picture is a film known for raising the eyebrows of not just the Censor Board but a lot of the public as well. No points for guessing why this is here.

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The song Aa Zara Kareeb Se from Murder 2, featuring Yana Gupta's sado-masochistic act was not featured in the promos of the film. Instead, a toned down version featuring Jacqueline Fernandez was released.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

The song Aa Zara Kareeb Se from Murder 2, featuring Yana Gupta's sado-masochistic act was not featured in the promos of the film. Instead, a toned down version featuring Jacqueline Fernandez was released.

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Kya Superkool Hain Hum producer Tanuj Garg says, “The laws that govern our board need to change with time. People too want to see the real thing, which is why the ‘A’ promos released online are a big hit.”

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

Kya Superkool Hain Hum producer Tanuj Garg says, “The laws that govern our board need to change with time. People too want to see the real thing, which is why the ‘A’ promos released online are a big hit.”

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When the promo of Pooja Bhatt’s Jism 2, starring porn actor Sunny Leone, got an A-certificate, she lashed out: “Absolutely refuse to pare my scheduled trailer down to pander to an over cautious Censor board. Will release promo on the internet.” Result: the promos are a hit anyway, TV or no TV.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

When the promo of Pooja Bhatt’s Jism 2, starring porn actor Sunny Leone, got an A-certificate, she lashed out: “Absolutely refuse to pare my scheduled trailer down to pander to an over cautious Censor board. Will release promo on the internet.” Result: the promos are a hit anyway, TV or no TV.

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Filmmakers of Heroine have made three different cuts of the trailer, to suit different norms and audiences. “We have changed Hindi words like ‘r***i’ (prostitute) to ‘item’ for our U/A trailer. Plus, the cigarette-smoking scene has been blurred. The love-making sequences have also been cut down,” says the movie’s spokesperson.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

Filmmakers of Heroine have made three different cuts of the trailer, to suit different norms and audiences. “We have changed Hindi words like ‘r***i’ (prostitute) to ‘item’ for our U/A trailer. Plus, the cigarette-smoking scene has been blurred. The love-making sequences have also been cut down,” says the movie’s spokesperson.

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As Heroine, Kyaa SuperKool Hain Hum and Jism 2 embrace the A rating tag for their films and promos, here's a look at other films that got into trouble with the Censor Board.

Updated on Jul 24, 2012 11:59 am IST

As Heroine, Kyaa SuperKool Hain Hum and Jism 2 embrace the A rating tag for their films and promos, here's a look at other films that got into trouble with the Censor Board.

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