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Verna will release in Pakistan without cuts

Verna will release in Pakistan without cuts

Information Ministry gives Verna a green light to screen nationwide
Updated 17 Nov, 2017

After a long battle at the censors, Shoaib Mansoor's Verna is releasing in Pakistan without any cuts to the film.

Also read: Verna banned by the CBFC pending further appeal

Central Board of Film Censors Chairman Mubashir Hasan confirmed to Images that the CBFC has passed Verna "without any cuts or mutes".

He said, "It is confirmed that film Verna has been declared suitable and fit for public exhibition. CBFC has issued censor certificate to the producer. CBFC has regulatory jurisdiction [over] cinema houses located in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and those located in the cantonment areas across the country."

According to Hum Films' PR representatives, the film will screen in Sindh, Islamabad and cantonment areas across the country, but awaits a No Objection Certificate in Punjab. Director Shoaib Mansoor himself also confirmed to Images that the film is releasing uncut in the above-mentioned areas.

Hum Films' PR team confirmed that the film is releasing internationally on schedule.

Update: The Information Ministry cleared Verna for a nationwide release without any cuts.

Earlier, the CBFC was said to have banned Verna due to 'unanimous objections' raised by a panel of CBFC on the film.

Comments

Alanore Nov 17, 2017 11:26am
That is good
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Ahmed Mumtaz Nov 17, 2017 11:35am
The film highlights some serious issues of our society. We needs to face them on screen, atleast. Good Work Shoaib Mansoor & Team.
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Changez Khan Nov 17, 2017 02:17pm
Good decision. The censor hoopla should have never happened.
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Anil Nov 17, 2017 04:23pm
I wonder if it was a publicity stunt..
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CommonMan Nov 17, 2017 05:23pm
Sometimes the whole episode of ban looks like a publicity
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ahamed Nov 17, 2017 08:57pm
Shabash Info Ministry. There are societal issues everywhere and we can't hide much longer. People will draw own conclusions. Best wishes.
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khurram Khan Nov 17, 2017 10:47pm
@Anil I agree. I might be as I heard people were not much talking and gossiping around about this film.Now people have enough stuff to talk about.
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Khan Nov 17, 2017 11:38pm
The result of public pressure. Well done.
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sHAHID_A Nov 18, 2017 05:12am
This highlights corruption in censor board. They should be held accountable for this typical third world decision making. Things will go on as before, Sifarshi and corrupt appointees will hold jobs that they are not entitled to. The sheep that we are will suffer at the hands of these immoral and corrupt at the helm of almost every department. Where is the accountability?
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a Nov 18, 2017 06:35am
Good publicity.
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Guest Nov 21, 2017 03:18pm
@Anil I think so too
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