Rocky Handsomes violence puts censor board on the defensive

John Abrahams new film Rocky Handsome has got itself into a situation of conflict with the censor board. Reportedly the film is too violent for mass consumption and was reluctantly granted an A certificate.

However the makers are not willing to take the A certificate.

Says a source in the know, "If youve seen the original Korean film The Man From Nowhere that too was a very violent film. Rocky Handsome has scenes of graphic violence. There are also references to human trafficking; the flesh trade and violence against children. No censor in the world would allow this film for universal exhibition."

Apparently the producers refused to take an A certificate and insist on a UA.

Says an appalled source from the censor board, "We gave them a clear A with no cuts in spite of the violence. But they insist they want a UA. No censor in the world would allow children to see the violence in Rocky Handsome."