Lahore premiere of Mahira Khan’s 'Verna' cancelled

[ghazi52]

Lahore premiere of Mahira Khan’s 'Verna' cancelled

It appears Shoaib Mansoor’s comeback film Verna, starring Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid, is in some serious trouble with the censors.

In a shocking turn of events, the film is going through a tedious tide.

Due to the non-issuing of a censor certificate by the censor board, tonight’s Verna premiere in Lahore has been cancelled. For those of you who aren’t aware, a censor certificate is mandatory for a film to release.

The film is rumoured to be objectionable due to its ‘mature and edgy content’, which may not have sat well with the censors.

This is all too astonishing, considering how fervently and zealously Mahira and Haroon have been promoting the movie. They’ve been literally everywhere among up viewers as to what’s in store for them. And due to that ‘over-promotion’, this news comes as more of a disappointment.

The Sindh Board of Film Censors (SBFC) general secretary Abdul Razzaq Khuhawar told The Express Tribune the film was objectionable on the basis of its subject.

“The topic is rape, and the culprit is the governor’s son. The film doesn’t have to be banned, and can be tweaked and censored a bit to be deemed fit for release.”

He said the SBFC hasn’t certified it yet as they’re waiting for a decision from Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) Islamabad. On the other hand, CBFC chairman Mobashir Hasan said, “The film is yet to be viewed by the full board and see if there are any objections.

Film-maker Shoaib Mansoor has gone into appeal with censor board today for urgent relief for his film Verna. The film will be hopefully reviewed by full board today and we are hoping that the full board will prevail.

“Nothing has been decided and the film is not banned so far. We will view it and come to a final decision soon,” further revealed Mobashir Hasan.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Hell hound]

any thing remotely related to politics is enough to rustle the censor board's jimmies

To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.

 

[Jf Thunder]

the film is a threat to democracy .......

 

[American Pakistani]

SC and Army should be moved to thrash these m0f0 criminals ruling Pakistan with their BS views.

 

[protest]

SC and Army should be moved to thrash these m0f0 criminals ruling Pakistan with their BS views.

Why army? Just don't elect them the next time.

 

[El Sidd]

What cheap publicity stunt !!

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Fanboys and Fangirls right now.

 

[Kabira]

Just watched trailer, Mahira is horrible while acting. She doesn't know how to act on or off screen. Pakistan need to look for new talent.

 

[ghazi52]

Verna is cleared for screening in the UK with no cuts

The film releases internationally in the US, UK and Australia on schedule tomorrow

While the fate of Shoaib Mansoor's Verna remains unclear in Pakistan, the film appears to be set for release in cinemas tomorrow internationally.

According to an entry on the website of British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the film has been approved for screening with no cuts.

The BBFC made note of Verna's scenes of rape and strong threats and has given the film a rating of 15, which means the film is suitable only for 15 years and over

Sounds fair enough.

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

In the US and Canada, an online survey of cinema showtimes confirms this.

Verna is playing in Canada tomorrow at the following venues: Cineplex Cinemas Courtney Park, Cineplex Cinemas Strawberry Hill and York Cinemas.

Similarly, in the US, Verna is running at multiple cinemas, including several AMC screens.

The film is also said to be releasing in seven Australian cities, as well as France and Denmark.

 

[ghazi52]

Verna will release in Pakistan without cuts

Information Ministry gives Verna a green light to screen nationwide

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

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

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https://twitter.com/BABUCRATE/status/931463916064034818
Mobashir Hasan @BABUCRATE

#Verna has been granted “U”Censor Certificate

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.

 

[friendly_troll96]

she's

 

[Evil Flare]

is to acting karna hi nahi aati ... itni zada over acting ..

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Mahira Khan is trash anyway.

 

[Lucky Breeze]