Published 13:36 IST, November 13th 2019
Farhan Akhtar reacts to Indian Censors blurring alcohol glasses from 'Ford V Ferrari'
'The day is not far when they’ll just have the script read out in theatres,' reacted Farhan Akhtar over the reports that said Ford V Ferrari is being censored.
Ahead of the India release, the Indian Censor Board has reportedly asked the makers of 'Ford V Ferrari' featuring Matt Damon and Christian Bale in the lead, to blur alcohol glasses and bottles. Director and actor Farhan Akhtar reacted on this report and said that the day is not very far when only scripts will be read out in the theatres. He said, "The day is not far when they’ll just have the script read out in theatres. Why the Indian adult is treated like a delinquent who can’t think for him/herself or tell right from wrong is beyond me!!" [sic]
Filmmaker Jai Mehta too reacted and wrote on his Twitter: "And we wonder why piracy is so big in India. How can somebody watch a film this way?! The CBFC needs a reality check. I urge the producers of #FORDvFERRARI to take the film down and fight this in court with the Indian Certificate board. [sic]
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The film, Ford Vs Ferrari is based on AJ Baime's book "Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans". It is directed by "Logan" helmer James Mangold. Damon portrays automotive visionary Carroll Shelby, while Bale is playing British driver Ken Miles. "House of Cards" actor Paul Sparks is also on board the cast. The movie is about the feud between Ford and Ferrari as they both competed to win Le Mans World Championship in France in 1966. The project will be produced by Chernin Entertainment.
(WITH PTI INPUTS)
Updated 13:55 IST, November 13th 2019