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Dhadak 2 Cleared for Release After 16 CBFC-Mandated Edits

The Hindi remake of Pariyerum Perumal, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, received a U/A 16+ certificate following extensive modifications to address caste, political, and religious sensitivities.

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Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri’s Dhadak 2 Gets CBFC Clearance, Know More About 16 Suggested Modifications

Overview

  • Dhadak 2, a social drama exploring caste discrimination, was cleared by the CBFC after 16 edits, including changes to dialogues and removal of sensitive content.
  • Caste slurs such as 'chamar' and 'bhangi' were muted and replaced with the term 'junglee' to avoid offense.
  • A Tulsidas doha in a song was replaced with a couplet emphasizing subtle resistance, and political references were rephrased to soften their tone.
  • Visual changes included censoring a urination scene, trimming a scene depicting a father’s humiliation, and replacing a violent scene with a black screen.
  • The film's disclaimer was extended from 20 seconds to 1 minute and 51 seconds, with the requirement that it be read aloud during screenings.