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Anupam Kher backs Anurag Kashyap in 'Udta Punjab' controversy

Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar have also voiced their support for 'Udta Punjab'

Movie poster of Udta Punjab

Movie poster of Udta Punjab

Press Trust of India Mumbai
Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Thursday became the latest celebrity to lend support to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in his fight with Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over his upcoming film "Udta Punjab".

The row started after the board allegedly demanded 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" word from the movie as well its title.

"#CBFC role in #UdtaPunjabControversy is most shocking. Cinema is a reflection of society. Sometimes a portrayal can help bring a change," Kher, 61, tweeted.

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.

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First Published: Jun 09 2016 | 7:22 PM IST

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