Overview

• Johar recalls that when he turned producer in 2003 his priority was box-office success and building the company.
• He now says three decades in the industry have evolved his thinking toward entertainment that can also drive societal change.
• The note praises debut director Shazia Iqbal and leads Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri for their performances in the caste-focused drama.
• He publicly thanks the CBFC, calling its guidance on the film's certification sensitive and compassionate.
• Siddhant Chaturvedi and Shazia Iqbal respond with gratitude, crediting Johar for trusting and backing the project.