Bollywood’s flirtation with romance is under siege. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has once again flexed its censoring muscle, this time targeting Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming romantic comedy, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
Reports confirm that at least 60% of a liplock scene featuring the leads has been trimmed, following the CBFC’s diktat. Not stopping there, even a single dialogue by varun Dhawan — “guard” — has been muted. The film, now with a UA certificate, is set to release on October 2, clashing with Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1.
Bollywood’s romantic cinema is being reined in, and fans are watching as censorship replaces creativity.
1. The CBFC Axe Strikes Again
bollywood has seen CBFC censorship of liplocks before, including films like Saiyaara and the hindi versions of F1 and Superman. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is now the latest victim of overzealous regulation.
2. 60% of Romance Gone
A major steamy liplock scene featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor has been truncated, leaving fans to wonder if the chemistry on screen will survive the edits.
3. Dialogue Muted
The CBFC also instructed filmmakers to mute a seemingly harmless dialogue — varun Dhawan’s “guard.” This highlights a growing trend where even innocuous content is deemed sensitive.
4. UA Certificate After Cuts
After trimming and muting, the film has been granted a UA certificate, allowing children under 12 to watch with parental guidance. The message is clear: creativity comes second to censorship.
5. Box Office Battle Looms
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is set to release on October 2, clashing with kannada star Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1. Early estimates predict Rs 10 to Rs 12.5 crore collection on opening day — but will censorship affect audience pull?
6. Bollywood vs CBFC: The Romance Struggle
bollywood films were once celebrated for bold romantic content. Now, liplocks, dialogues, and subtle moments are increasingly under scrutiny. Filmmakers must balance creativity with the censor board’s restrictions.
7. The Bigger Picture: Creativity Under Siege
The CBFC’s heavy-handed approach raises questions about the future of romantic storytelling in indian cinema. Are filmmakers now forced to compromise storytelling and chemistry to comply with censorship norms?
Closing Punch
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’s romantic moments may have been trimmed, but the debate over censorship is only heating up. Bollywood’s romance is being watched, muted, and chopped, and audiences are left to wonder: how much creative freedom remains when every kiss and line is under scrutiny?
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