The 'Besharam Rang' Row : CBFC orders changes to the Pathaan song amidst other objections

Pathaan is set to release on 25 January 2023 but one of its songs 'Besharam Rang' has already ignited a controversy

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Deepika’s clothes, specifically a saffron-coloured bikini has hurt the religious sentiments of some people.

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'Besharam Rang' has sparked massive outrage among many religious and political leaders.

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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has also criticized the overt skin show and sensationalism in the song.

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Among other actors and artists, actor Prakash Raj has come out in support of actor Deepika Padukone and the song.

ShahRukh Khan addressed the ‘narrowness of view’ on social media and even challenged those with negative mindset in his recent speech.

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The CBFC has now reviewed the movie Pathaan and asked makers to make changes to the songs keeping religious sentiments in mins

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