Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' Gets U/A 16+ Certificate; CBFC Orders Cuts, Disclaimers Ahead Of Release
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Emraan Hashmi-starrer Awarapan 2 has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with the makers reportedly asked to make several edits, add disclaimers and trim violent scenes before the film's theatrical release on August 14.
According to reports, the CBFC granted the film its censor certificate on August 5 after directing changes related to drug use, violence and objectionable language.
CBFC Directs Disclaimers And Dialogue Changes
According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the CBFC instructed the makers to include disclaimers for scenes depicting drug use and child trafficking.
The board also asked for an anti-drug static ticker to be displayed in the bottom-right corner during scenes showing drug consumption and directed the inclusion of a smoking disclaimer where applicable.
In line with certification rules introduced in 2021, the film's title has also been asked to appear in Hindi. Certain words considered "obscene" were reportedly ordered to be replaced in both the audio track and subtitles.
Violent Sequences Trimmed
The CBFC also directed edits to several violent scenes.
According to the report, a violent sequence in the second half has been reduced by 50 per cent, while extreme violence was removed from three separate scenes.
A scene depicting drug snorting around the midpoint of the film was also deleted. The end credits were reportedly modified to align with the film's music.
Runtime After CBFC Edits
The film received its censor certificate on August 5 with a certified runtime of 140 minutes and 20 seconds.
The board reportedly ordered a total of four minutes of deletions and 20 seconds of replacements, resulting in a final approved runtime of 2 hours, 20 minutes and 20 seconds.
Set For Box Office Clash
Awarapan 2 is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14 and will clash with Batwara 1947, which has received an 'A' certificate.
The film is currently the only major Hindi release this month to secure a U/A 16+ certification. Upcoming releases Toxic, slated for August 26, and Mirzapur: The Movie, releasing on September 4, are also expected to receive 'A' certificates.
Awarapan 2 stars Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi.
