As the release date for Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s newest feature ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ approaches, the film finds itself entangled with the demands of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The CBFC, an authoritative body regulating film content in India, has called for several modifications to the movie’s content just prior to its cinematic debut.
The demand for adjustments has been made following the customary review process by the CBFC. Recent reports suggest that the board has particularly taken issue with a sequence in the film. According to inside sources, the CBFC has requested that a steamy scene, which had initially been showcased for 36 seconds, be cut by a quarter of its length, reducing it to a brief duration of 27 seconds. Moreover, the cinematic language has also been under scrutiny. In one instance, the term ‘daaru’—a colloquial Hindi word for alcohol—has been substituted for the more general ‘drinks’, indicating a push towards a more audience-friendly vocabulary.
Amidst the proposed edits, the filmmakers were advised to incorporate an anti-smoking disclaimer with enhanced readability, a routine inclusion aimed at promoting public health consciousness among viewers. Compliance with these changes appears to have satisfied the board, as the film has since been granted a U/A certificate, alluding to its suitability for a wider audience segment, with parental guidance for those under age. The certified runtime of the film is noted to be approximately 143.15 minutes.
The buzz around ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ commenced with the release of its trailer on January 18. The event, based in Mumbai and transmitted across various social media platforms, offered the public a preview of the film’s thematic elements, blending romance with a healthy dose of humor. Furthermore, the trailer highlighted an unexpected fusion with technology—portraying a twist in the narrative that transforms a conventional love tale into a unique romance with a robotic character.
Expanding on the film’s novelty, Shahid Kapoor conveyed his excitement during a promotional event. He contextualized his engagement with the project as an exploration of uncharted creative territory: “I was wondering why I haven’t done a love story for a long time…but I wanted to do something different.” Kapoor elaborated, affirming the distinctive nature of the plot which he believed set this film apart from his prior endeavors. His statement not only evoked curiosity but also set the stage for viewers to experience a fresh narrative approach in the saturated genre of romantic cinema.
Kapoor’s co-star Kriti Sanon’s presence alongside him has also garnered attention, with both actors embracing their roles with palpable chemistry apparent in the initial glimpses provided by the trailer. While the forthcoming adjustments mandated by the CBFC may slightly alter the final product, it appears that the film’s core attributes—the unusual blend of love and robotic intrigue, as well as the lead actors’ performances—will remain unhampered.
‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ is primed to make its theatrical entrance on the 9th of February. With the finishing touches being applied in line with CBFC’s stipulations, the makers are poised to present their work, promising an engaging cinematic experience. As the days count down to its premiere, audiences eagerly anticipate what is hoped to be a refreshing addition to Bollywood’s romantic drama landscape.
