As ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ completes ten years, filmmaker Kabir Khan saw Salman Khan-Starr’s legacy and revealed a deep backward moments that changed the most stirring scene of the film.
In a conversation with the screen, Kabir opened up an important line in the film, which attracted resistance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Now in the presidible scene, the character of the late Om Puri is asked to bid farewell to Salman’s holy, “Jai Shri Ram.” According to the director, this line was not built for the last cut almost.
Kabir Khan on politically sensitive dialogue in Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Asked if he was worried about the involvement of politically sensitive dialogues such as “A little Hasj Paas Hai Kashmir”, Kabir clearly responded: “No, I was not thinking very back then. I just followed my heart. He is looking at them.”
He further disclosed the apprehensions of the censor board, saying, “He felt that it could bother people, especially Muslim population. But I fought for it.”
Viewers’ response CBFC proved wrong
Kabir recalled a defined moment during a screening at Galaxy Galaxy Cinema in Mumbai: “I remember watching the film in Getty Galaxy, one of the most quintessiants single-screen experiences in Mumbai. The theater packed with the Muslim Blue-Caller workers in the cheer, which was clearly found to them.”
About Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Released in 2015, Bajrangi Bhaijaan told the heartiest story of Pawan, a righteous follower of Lord Hanuman, who sets a emotional journey to re -connect a silent Pakistani girl played by Harshali Malhotra, which was with her family across the border. With the subjects of faith, compassion and humanity in its origin, the film hit a raga with audiences worldwide.
Among the actors, Salman Khan was included in one of his cute roles, with a standout performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Om Puri and Young Harshali. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film went to a box office, earning around the world and earning 921.93 crores, and is remembered as one of the most emotionally resonant mainstream offerings of Indian cinema.