Now Marathi play locks horns with censor

June 24, 2016 20:09

As dust settled down over the row between makers of Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" and the CBFC, an LGBT activist here has locked horns with the Maharashtra Censor Board of Theatres over his Marathi play.

MCBT chairman and veteran actor Arun Nalawade, however, said the play, which has been certified for 'A' alongwith some cuts, will be re-examined. Bindumadhav Khire, founder of Samapathik Trust which works for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, has opposed 14 cuts suggested by the board to his play 'Freddy'.

"I submitted the script 11 months back and recently the board replied with suggestion of 14 cuts and gave it an 'A' (adults only) certificate," he claimed.

"I agree that there are some cuss-words in the play, but the character is abusive and arrogant and certain language is a must for such a character," said Khire.

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