Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Filmmakers Discuss Films and Censorship at Recent Events
Mohit Suri, the director of 'Saiyaara', asked his uncle Mahesh Bhatt for help with a scene in the film.
Kabir Khan, the director of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', talked about the film.
He said that the censor board wanted to remove the words 'Jai Shri Ram' from a scene.
However, Kabir Khan chose to keep the words.
Sushmita Sen shared her experiences managing the Miss India Universe franchise from 2010-2012.
Mohit Suri sought Mahesh Bhatt's advice regarding a scene in 'Saiyaara'.
Kabir Khan discussed the CBFC's request to remove 'Jai Shri Ram' from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.
The CBFC feared the dialogue might offend Muslim viewers.
Khan stood firm, keeping the dialogue in the film.
Sushmita Sen shared her experience managing the Miss India Universe franchise.
- Who
- Mohit Suri, Mahesh Bhatt, Kabir Khan, and the CBFC.
- What
- Mohit Suri sought advice, and Kabir Khan discussed censorship.
- When
- Recently, at a News18 Town Hall and The Indian Express’ Expresso event.
- Where
- At News18 Town Hall and The Indian Express’ Expresso event.
- Why
- To get advice on a scene and discuss film censorship.
Censor Board
Kabir Khan
Dialogue Censorship
Censor Board
Dialogue might offend Muslim viewers.
Kabir Khan
Dialogue was commonplace, non-political.
- Movie
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan
- Director
- Kabir Khan
- Event
- The Indian Express’ Expresso
- Movie
- Saiyaara
- Director
- Mohit Suri
Sources
Kabir Khan says censor board wanted to cut Om Puri's 'Jai Shri Ram' dialogue from Bajrangi Bhaijaan: 'People loved that'
Kabir Khan Fought To Keep ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Scene In Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan: 'Muslims Won’t…'
Kabir Khan Recalls Censor Board Asked Him To Remove 'Jai Shri Ram' From Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Kabir Khan reveals he fought with CBFC to keep ‘Jai Shri Ram’ scene in Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan: 'They said that Muslims won’t...'
