Censor Board clears Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film with a 'U/A' certificate

Vishal Bhardwaj’s Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (MKBKM) received ‘U/A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Interestingly, almost all of his movies got ‘A’ certificate (except for his directorial debut Makdee, which was essentially a children’s film).

The film had initially run into censor trouble with Pankaj Kapur’s character saying ‘Pancho’, which, the CBFC felt, sounded like a Hindi expletive. However, much to the director’s delight, the ‘U/A’ rating makes the movie fit for family audiences, including those under 18.

With this film, Bhardwaj is treading off the beaten path into a brighter and funnier zone by diverting from his usual serious cinema. Says the filmmaker, “I’ve always wanted my films to reach out to a wider audience. Finally with MKBKM, not restricted by the ‘A’ rating, I’ll be able to do so. I’d like to thank the CBFC for giving this rating as it’s a bright and happy film.”

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj, releases January 11.