Mumbai:
The buzz around the run-up to the release of The Dirty Picture is in full swing but movie buffs in Pakistan may not have a chance to catch the film in theatres.
The Pakistan Censor Board has refused to clear the movie for release in their country. Earlier this year, Delhi Belly too was not cleared for a release there.
It is learnt that after receiving a clearance by the Indian Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Milan Luthria directed film, based on South siren Silk Smitha, was submitted to the Censor Board of Pakistan for censorship.
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"However, they rejected the application saying it is not suitable for theatrical release in Pakistan," reveals the source, adding, "They deemed the movie inappropriate for viewership in Pakistan, due to its bold and controversial content."
The refusal is coming at a time when cinema in Pakistan is going through a rough patch. "It's strange that the Pakistan Censor Board is refusing censorship of the film because after its release, the authorities won't do anything to control the piracy of its DVDs," said the source.
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Tanuj Garg, CEO of producer Ekta Kapoor's company confirmed the news, saying, "Yes, our overseas distributor informed us that Pakistan Censor Board deemed the movie unsuitable for theatrical exhibition. Unfortunately, the audience in that country will not have a legitimate means of viewing the film which is sad given the huge buzz there for the film."
<i>The Dirty Picture</i>, starring Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor will release tomorrow (December 2).
The Pakistan Censor Board has refused to clear the movie for release in their country. Earlier this year, Delhi Belly too was not cleared for a release there.
It is learnt that after receiving a clearance by the Indian Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Milan Luthria directed film, based on South siren Silk Smitha, was submitted to the Censor Board of Pakistan for censorship.
Preview: The Dirty Picture
"However, they rejected the application saying it is not suitable for theatrical release in Pakistan," reveals the source, adding, "They deemed the movie inappropriate for viewership in Pakistan, due to its bold and controversial content."
The refusal is coming at a time when cinema in Pakistan is going through a rough patch. "It's strange that the Pakistan Censor Board is refusing censorship of the film because after its release, the authorities won't do anything to control the piracy of its DVDs," said the source.
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Tanuj Garg, CEO of producer Ekta Kapoor's company confirmed the news, saying, "Yes, our overseas distributor informed us that Pakistan Censor Board deemed the movie unsuitable for theatrical exhibition. Unfortunately, the audience in that country will not have a legitimate means of viewing the film which is sad given the huge buzz there for the film."
<i>The Dirty Picture</i>, starring Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor will release tomorrow (December 2).
