Archive · 24 Jan 2026
CBFC Questions Age Proof in Mardaani
There's a movie called Mardaani about child trafficking.
The people who check movies in India, called CBFC, want to see proof that the actors playing young kids are old enough.
They also changed a word in the movie from 'bachhi' to 'ladki'.
A famous cricket player, Harmanpreet Kaur, liked the movie's trailer and said it shows how important it is to punish people who hurt women.
She also praised the police for protecting women every day.
Many people agreed with her.
CBFC asks for age proof of actors playing minors in Mardaani due to scenes of sexual abuse.
The term 'bachhi' was replaced with 'ladki' in a scene depicting sexual violence.
Harmanpreet Kaur praised the Mardaani trailer and supported the police's efforts to protect women.
Kaur's remarks on Instagram resonated with fans, amplifying issues beyond sports.
CBFC's request aims to ensure compliance with laws against casting underage actors in violent roles.
- Who
- Rani Mukerji, Harmanpreet Kaur, CBFC, Mardaani producers
- What
- CBFC asks for age proof of minor actors in Mardaani, Harmanpreet Kaur supports the film
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure compliance with laws against casting underage actors in violent roles
- Film
- Mardaani
- Director
- Rani Mukerji
- Issue
- Age proof of minor actors
- Term Replaced
- bachhi to ladki
- Supporting Figure
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Platform
- Theme
- Child trafficking and sexual violence