David censored with U/A certificate

David censored with U/A certificate
David is an upcoming action-thriller directed by Bejoy Nambiar featuring Vikram and Jiiva in the lead roles.
The film went through censor formalities today and has been awarded a U/A certificate. The film features Tabu, Lara Dutta, Isha Sharvani and Nassar in important roles. The story of the film revolves around two men named David, who take a step in life which changes their life forever. Music has been composed by six different music composer including Anirudh Ravichandran. David, produced by Bejoy Nambiar's Getaway films and Reliance Entertainment, is all set to hit the screens on February 1.

In Detail - IANS

Mumbai: Bejoy Nambiar`s much talked-about "David" has been cleared by the Censor Board Of Film Certification(CBFC) with just two minor cuts in the part featuring actor Vinay Virmani.

The film was cleared late Monday night.

According to sources, the examining committee of the CBFC had ordered prominent cuts in the part featuring Vinay, which deals with the sensitive issue of religious fundamentalism.

Rather than take the cuts, Nambiar went to CBFC`s revising committee to fight against the examining committee`s decision.

After hours of debate Monday evening, the film was finally cleared with two minor cuts with a U/A (parental guidance) certificate.

"I was keen to get a `U/A`, because an `A` certificate now means difficulty in telecast on satellite television. At the same time, I was not willing to take the cuts. So we approached the revising committee. It is all done now," Nambiar said.

Interestingly, the Tamil version of "David" got the same segment, featuring Tamil star Jeeva in place of Vinay, cleared without getting into the revising committee.

"The same content in Tamil was censored with minor cuts after director Bejoy Nambiar sat down and discussed the content with the panel. But when it came to the Hindi version of `David`, the censor board put its foot down asking the director to cut some specially hard-hitting and volatile scenes pertaining to religious fundamentalism," said the source.

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