The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly refused to certify the trailer of the upcoming film 72 Hoorain, directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, according to producer Ashoke Pandit. Starring Pavan Malhotra and Aamir Bashir in lead roles, the film delves into the repercussions of violent extremism. 

In a letter to the filmmakers, the board directed to make four changes before it can issue an ‘A’ certificate making it suitable only for the views of ages 18 years and above. The trailer of the film was released digitally on June 28.

As per the document, the board has specifically asked the filmmakers to mute ‘Quran Ka’ from the trailer wherever it has been used. The board said it “demeans and denigrates religious (holy) text and may create issues related to public order and tranquillity”. Furthermore, the board has asked to provide verified information on the claim that the film is “inspired by true events” mentioned in the trailer at 53 seconds mark.

Ashoke Pandit expressed his disappointment and appealed to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, and CBFC Chairperson, Prasoon Joshi, to address the situation.