Manoj Bajpayee criticises CBFC advisory over Gajab Raat title controversy
The actor said the censor board is making temporary decisions to cater to popular opinion and avoid offending people.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) regarding an advisory issued over his film Gajab Raat. According to a report by The Times of India, the controversy began with the original title, Ghuskhor Pandat.
The CBFC issued an advisory stating that no title or release date is final until the board provides approval. Bajpayee said the board tends to follow popular sentiment because people today are easily offended.
In an interview with SCREEN, Bajpayee said the board is making things temporary because it is convenient. He stated that if artistic freedom must be given up to satisfy public opinion, then that is what will happen.
The actor also addressed the online backlash that occurred before the film was released. He noted that there was an outcry regarding the title without anyone seeing a single frame of the movie.
Bajpayee said he is happy that the success of the film serves as a response to those who sent him threats or made comments about his family. He added that he is certain those who created the outrage will not apologise.
Describing his role in the film, Bajpayee said his character does not face a real moral struggle. He said the character feels a brief sense of conscience only to face himself in the mirror.