PremiumShaitaan granted U/A certificate by CBFC – Here's what is in store for Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan fans
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has awarded a U/A certificate to Shaitaan, whereas the original version, Vash, received an ‘A' (Adults Only) certificate.
Shaitaan poster features R Madhavan, Ajay Devgn and Jyotika.
Last Updated: 11.28 AM, Mar 05, 2024
We know that Shaitaan is an upcoming horror thriller directed by Vikas Bahl. Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika will feature in pivotal roles in the film. The film is expected to land at the theatres on March 8. With this exciting information, we have scooped one more interesting piece of news for our readers. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has awarded a U/A certificate to Shaitaan. This means the film can be viewed by adults and children under adult supervision.
Shaitaan granted U/A certificate by CBFC
Recently, the makers of the film revealed that Shaitaan draws inspiration from the 2023 Gujarati horror film Vash, written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. Interestingly, the Gujarati film received an ‘A' (Adults Only) certificate from the Censor Board with as many as eight cuts, while Shaitaan earned a U/A certificate.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Shaitaan required changes as ordered by the Censor Board’s Examining Committee (EC). The EC ordered that a voiceover be added to the disclaimer and a new disclaimer stating that the movie does not promote black magic in any possible way. Secondly, a warning on alcohol consumption should be included. Thirdly, an offensive word should be replaced with a scream. Lastly, the amount of blood coming from a character's mouth should be reduced.
Shaitaan trailer
Recently, the trailer of Shaitaan was unveiled for Bollywood movie lovers. It briefly outlined what the film is going to be about.
In the film Shaitaan, Bollywood star R Madhavan plays a mysterious stranger who barges into a villa and refuses to leave. The occupants, Ajay Devgn and Jyotika, try to evict him but face obstacles. Their daughter, Janhvi, falls under the stranger's influence and obeys his commands, creating chaos. Meanwhile, the family struggles to break free from this nightmare.
Shaitaan is a remake of the 2023 Gujarati horror film Vash, which was directed and written by Krishnadev Yagnik. Janki Bodiwala, who was in the original film, also appears in this version.