Frontal nudity gets censor clearance! CBFC retains 2-second adult magazine shot in Doosra; Abhinay Deo calls it an “achievement”

The trailer for the movie Doosra, which was recently shown, has made a lot of noise because of how the story is told.The film not only brings back Sourav Ganguly's famous moment after India won a big match against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final, but it also shows the story of Tara (played by Plabita Borthakur), a young girl growing up in a very traditional family in Rajasthan.Usually, movies like this are given a 'U' or 'U/A' certificate, but Doosra has been given an 'A' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).What's interesting is that the director, Abhinay Deo, chose to accept the adult rating instead of agreeing to some changes.In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, he explained why he made that choice.

When asked about the certification the film received from the CBFC, Abhinay Deo said, "It's an adult movie because of a few scenes.

I was at the censor screening and they asked me, 'What rating do you want?' I suggested a U/A rating.They agreed but asked us to cut three scenes.I told them, 'If we can get the film passed with an A-rating and without cuts, I'm okay with that.' They said, 'If you are okay with an adult rating, we won't cut any shot.' I agreed."  

Abhinay Deo added, "It's an achievement because nowadays, even films with an 'A' rating still have to go through cuts."

One of the scenes that led to the 'A' rating shows Tara's father (played by Ankur Vikal) finding her with an adult magazine during her childhood.

The scene includes a clear, two-second shot of a nude woman in the magazine.The CBFC is usually strict about showing nudity on screen, and many films have had to be cut for such content.But in this case, the board allowed the shot to stay in the film.

Abhinay Deo said, "Those 2-3 shots, which they wanted to cut, were important to the story.

One was the magazine shot.Then, we had a scene related to the Babri Masjid issue.They told me, 'Do a little less, change it.' I told them I didn't want to change the film."

Was Abhinay Deo worried that the adult rating would turn away younger audiences?

He replied, "No, because this isn't a movie for teenagers to watch, though it is important for them."

Doosra will be released in theaters on October 23.