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CBFC Cuts Kiss and Profanity From Superman for Indian Release

Removal of sensual scenes for a U/A rating has prompted outrage over the board’s inconsistent standards.

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A couple of kissing scenes in Superman have been cut by the CBFC.

Overview

  • The CBFC removed a 33-second kiss between Superman and Lois Lane from the Indian version to secure a U/A 13+ certificate ahead of its July 11 release.
  • All instances of foul language were excised and an eight-second slang-gesture shot was replaced with a two-second alternative, trimming the runtime to 2 hours 10 minutes 44 seconds.
  • Audiences at the July 9 Indian premiere and social media users quickly spotted the edits and criticized the board’s moral policing.
  • Actress Shreya Dhanwanthary denounced the cuts as “absolute nonsense,” arguing that viewers should have the freedom to choose their cinematic experience.
  • The CBFC has not issued a public response, and the edited version of Superman continues screening as scrutiny of the board’s guidelines intensifies.