‘Laal Rang’ gets UA certificate with four verbal cuts

Mumbai – Syed Ahmad Afzal’s directorial “Laal Rang”, a film that talks about the thriving black-market in blood banks in Haryana, has sailed through the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with no visual cuts.

However, four expletives uttered by actor Randeep Hooda in the film have been deleted from the sound-track.

The Board approved the film certification on Monday — just four days ahead of release, but the producers are yet to receive the censor certificate.

“We received the request for certification of ‘Laal Rang’ late last week. The censor office was closed over a four-day weekend . (Hence) We could issue a certificate only on Monday,” said a source from the censor board.

CBFC Chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani urged producers to submit their films well in advance before release.

“Otherwise the procedure may hamper the release date,” he said.

Pia Bajpai, who is making her Bollywood debut with the upcoming film “Laal Rang”, says she is “excited” about working with actor Randeep Hooda and calls him a “chilled out person” despite his experience.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better debut. I’m very much excited. He’s a chilled out person and I know it will be a wholesome learning experience for me,” Pia, who has earlier worked in ad films, said in a statement.

Set in the locales of Karnal, Haryana, “Laal Rang” has Randeep and Akshay Oberoi playing the protagonists. Directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal, the film deals with the blood mafia and rides completely on its content.

Pia, who hails from Etawah, is “keen to do a content driven film”.

“I had seen Afzal’s debut film ‘Youngistaan’ and I’m sure that he is capable of making a good film. I auditioned for the role and fortunately it landed in my kitty,” she said.

Talking about her role in the film, Pia said: “I’m playing a girl from Saharanpur. My character is very innocent yet strong in its own way. You will see me in a non-glamorous avatar without any make-up.”

Asked if there is any particular actor or filmmaker she is keen to work with, Pia added: “I’m very much greedy. I want to work with everyone. Plus, I would look at the entire package – a good script, a good filmmaker and of course the content. I would go for a good team rather than a particular name.”

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