Chaubey, who wanted to make an anti-drug movie, said the CBFC's version of his film was so different that he even thought of removing his name from the credits.
"I am just happy and relieved that we could relese the film on June 17 considering all that happened. The version that was cut was so different that I thought if this is the film that is going to come out then should I even give my name to it?" Chaubey told PTI in an interview.
"Despite the court's verdict, we were not sure till the afternoon of June 15 whether our film was going to release on time or not. Things were being thrown at us and we were just responding to it. We went through lots of ups and downs. I really want to leave that behind me and I hope that it never happens to any of my films or anyone's film."
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"It was really disheartening because it was not the final film. It needs to be experienced with the final sound and everything. We worked so hard on the film and some people will not even see the real film. It has also affected our numbers. It is very heartbreaking. I hope the person responsible for it is brought to book."
Such was the uncertainty around the release of the film that Chaubey did not even think about the post-release reaction of the audience that normally leaves filmmakers sleepless.