Welcome to the Jungle Release: Disha Patani Film Gets UA 16+ Certificate After 18 Cuts
Welcome to the Jungle Release: Welcome to the Jungle is finally hitting theatres after several production delays, but there are a few changes from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The comedy, directed by Ahmed Khan, now has a UA 16+ certificate after the board asked for 18 cuts and edits.
These changes include removing references to Kashmir and altering some scenes with Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Welcome to the Jungle Release: CBFC Objects to Sensitive Dialogues in Film, Per Variety India
CBFC Edits Welcome to the Jungle: According to Variety India, the CBFC objected to some dialogues and terms they considered politically sensitive or potentially offensive.
For example, phrases like “paani of Kashmir” (Kashmir's water) and “desh ki tatti” (The nation's crap) were removed.
18 Cuts in Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome to the Jungle Release: Military references such as “Gorkha Regiment” and “General” were replaced with more general terms, such as “Tum army se ho?” (Are you from the army?), “Officer,” or “Sir.”
The board requested a few changes to some of the dialogues.
The phrases are “Kaala paida hua hai koyla hai” was changed to “saadah paida hua hai namoona hua hai,” while “yaad karo kurbani muh me bhar lo paani” was altered to “suno sunata hoon kahani jo shaheed hone jaa raha tha, uske muh mein bharlo paanii.’’
The character originally called “Azarudden” was reportedly renamed “Allaudin.” The word “screwed” was also removed from the subtitles in two places.
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Welcome to the Jungle Latest News: Censor Board Orders Cuts to Sensual Scenes and Dialogue Changes
Welcome to the Jungle Release: Besides changing some dialogue, the censor board asked the filmmakers to remove certain sensual content.
This meant cutting bikini scenes, close-up shots of women's hips, and some hip-movement scenes in a song.
Disha Patani Bikini Scenes: Film Board Cuts Sensual Scenes and Vulgar Gesture in Movie Edit
Sensual Visuals Deleted: The board also wanted a few sensual shots of Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez removed.
A scene with a vulgar hand gesture was replaced with a close-up of actor Vindu Dara Singh.
UA Certificate Bollywood Movie: 'Welcome to the Jungle' Receives Censor Certification
Welcome to the Jungle Release: After making the requested changes, Welcome To The Jungle received its censor certificate on June 20.
Welcome to the Jungle 18 Cuts: Meet The Starcast
The film Welcome to the Jungle has a runtime of 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 50 seconds.
It features a large ensemble cast led by
- Akshay Kumar
- Suniel Shetty
- Disha Patani
- Jacqueline Fernandez
- Arshad Warsi
- Jackie Shroff
- Paresh Rawal
- Raveena Tandon
- Lara Dutta
- Farida Jalal
- Johny Lever
- Shreyas Talpade
- Tusshar Kapoor
- Rajpal Yadav
Welcome to the Jungle Latest Update: Movie To Hit Theaters on June 26
Welcome to the Jungle Release: Produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali, Welcome to the Jungle releases in theaters on June 26.
Akshay-Raveena Reunion: Famous 90s Pair Comes Back
Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon formed a popular onscreen pair during the 90s Bollywood era. Both have starred in multiple films.
Director Ahmed Khan called Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon's reunion in Welcome To The Jungle a special treat for fans. He added that both actors felt at ease working together.
In a recent interview, the 52-year-old director said Raveena agreed to join the film right after learning Akshay was part of the cast.
Fans are excited because Akshay, 58, and Raveena, 53, were a popular on-screen pair in the 1990s, starring in movies like Mohra.
This is their first Bollywood film together in 22 years, since Police Force: An Inside Story.
Their pairing also gets attention because of reports that they once dated and were briefly engaged before going their separate ways.
Married to Twinkle Khanna for 25 years, Akshay shares two children with her—Aarav and Nitara.
Raveena married Anil Thadani in 2004, and they also have two children, Rasha and Ranbirvardhan.
Ahmed said his long friendships with both actors made it easier to bring them together for Welcome To The Jungle.
He explained that they have known each other for over thirty years and are familiar with each other's lives.
When asked about the difficulty of reuniting the Mohra cast, Ahmed explained that the decision was driven by audience demand, noting that he chose to deliver on the fans' desire to see the actors together again.
Ahmed added that Raveena showed no hesitation upon learning of Akshay's involvement in the comedy, noting that she emphasized their maturity as actors and friends who would enjoy working together on set.
He also talked about Akshay and Raveena's dance scene in the third Welcome movie, which was choreographed by Prince Gupta and Rahul Shetty.
He said everyone on set clapped when they performed together.
Suniel Shetty, who starred in Mohra in 1994, also shared his thoughts on seeing his old co-stars together again.
Ahmed recalled that during filming, Akshay and Raveena joked like friends and talked about their children.
He added that they had reminisced about the past and their work on earlier movies.
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