Anupam Kher joins Udta Punjab debate, backs Anurag Kashyap

Mumbai: Veteran actor Anupam Kher has joined the debate over ‘Udta Punjab’ and became the latest celebrity to lend support to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in his fight with CBFC over his upcoming film. The row started after the board sought 89 cuts in the film, which is based on the issue of drug abuse in Punjab. The cuts also included removal of the word ‘Punjab’ from the movie as well its title. The 61-year-old actor hit out at CBFC via his tweet "CBFC’s role in Udta Punjab Controversy is most shocking. Cinema is a reflection of society. Sometimes a portrayal can help bring a change".

#CBFC role in #UdtaPunjabControversy is most shocking. Cinema is a reflection of society. Sometimes a portrayal can help bring a change.

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) June 9, 2016

Even HC yesterday came questioned CBFC over censor board’s extra critical attitude towards the film. “How can you remove words like MP, MLA and election” the court asked CBFC. Earlier celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar have voiced their support for the team of ‘Udta Punjab’, saying that there should be certification not censorship.