Prasoon Joshi led reformed CBFC denies certification for the first film Toofan Singh

When Pahlaj Nihalani was sacked, everyone breathed a sigh of relief after his reign came to an end. The very same day it was announced that post-Pahlaj Nihalani’s sensational sacking the new reformed Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) would be led by lyricist-writer Prasoon Joshi. While the nation openly welcomed Prasoon Joshi, it seems like his new reformed team is applying the same tactics as Nihalani s team did.

The new reformed CBFC led by Prasoon Joshi finally got their very first movie at its doorsteps and they have refused to certify it. Toofan Singh, a Punjabi film directed by Baghal Singh and starring Ranjit Bawa in the title role, was denied certification by Prasoon Joshi’s new team on the grounds of excessive violence with the gore and unnecessary aggression.

Toofan Singh, which has already released overseas, has its state hanging in its home country. The film revolves around the story of a man who goes on rampage killings in order to fight corruption in Indian politics and bureaucracy.