72 Hoorain trailer out amid controversy: Co-producer Ashoke Pandit wants CBFC to break silence

The film 72 Hoorain, which claims to explore the psyche of terrorists, has courted controversy ever since its teaser was released on June 4. Ashoke Pandit, the co-producer of the film, had alleged that the censor board has refused to give a certificate to the trailer of the movie. The trailer was finally released on Wednesday and Pandit had some questions for the censors.

“They (Censor Board) have asked us to remove some scenes and words from the trailer, but they have no objection to keeping those scenes in the film. We are questioning this contradiction. This film is not against any religion and is dealing with terrorism,” Pandit was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

He said that the people who have taken this decision should be asked questions and action should be taken against them. “CBFC is answerable,” he added.

 

Just a day ago, Pandit appealed to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi to pull up the people in the censor body who are trying "to snatch away creative independence and freedom of expression".

As per its synopsis, 72 Hoorain is a “gripping tale that delves into the depths of the human psyche and explores the twisted paths taken by fidayeens (terrorists). In this riveting narrative, an unfathomable force is unleashed, driven by a belief so fierce that it defies all logic. These terrorists, bound by an unyielding faith, embark on a harrowing journey that leads them to the celestial realms. Their ultimate goal? To meet the legendary 72 Virgins, known as the Hoorain.”

You can watch the trailer here:

Directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, 72 Hoorain stars Pavan Malhotra and Aamir Bashir in the lead roles. The film is jointly bankrolled by Gulab Singh Tanwar, Kiran Dagar, and Anirudh Tanwar. 72 Hoorain will release in theatres on July 7.