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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kerala HC raps censor board over directive to remove name ‘Janaki' from movie
Kochi: Kerala high court on Friday orally questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) stand that the film 'JSK – Janaki v/s State of Kerala' could be certified only on the condition that the name Janaki is removed from the title. "What is the issue with the name Janaki," HC asked censor board. The bench of Justice N Nagaresh was considering a petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the film's producer, seeking a directive to CBFC to issue the censor certificate in a time-bound manner. During hearing, CBFC's counsel informed HC that the revising committee of the board had reviewed the film on Thursday and recommended changing the name of the lead character, Janaki, both in the title and in the dialogues wherever it occurs, a suggestion that drew sharp objection from the court. The counsel further clarified that, as per CBFC guidelines, visuals or words contemptuous of racial, religious, or other groups should not be presented. In response, the court asked how this guideline could apply to this film, noting that Janaki is a common name used everywhere. "How will it apply to a name that doesn't belong to any particular caste? We have films titled such as Seeta Aur Geeta. Janaki is Seeta. Nothing happened. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo No problem, and nobody has had any complaints. We have a film named Ram Lakhan. Nobody had complaints. How come there are some complaints for Janaki now," HC asked. The counsel replied that the film's narrative includes mature content, including sexual crimes against women and strong language, including derogatory terms. The court then asked whether this meant the film could be permitted with a different name in the title. She added that the revising committee had submitted its report to the CBFC chairman and that the petitioner would have to respond to a show cause notice served on them. However, the counsel for the petitioner, citing Rule 25 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983, which pertains to issuing certificates subject to the removal of certain portions of a film, contended that the Rules do not provide for the issuance of a show cause notice in such situations. Accordingly, HC directed that the CBFC submit the order issued by its chairman regarding the film 'JSK – Janaki v/s State of Kerala' by Monday and adjourned the petition to that day. Notably, Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas, Suresh Gopi, stars in the movie, which falls within the courtroom drama genre.
News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Was Shabana Azmi Responsible For Javed Akhtar's First Divorce? Honey Irani REVEALS Truth
Last Updated: Honey Irani said Javed Akhtar was looking for someone who was different from her. Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani got married in 1972 after dating for some time. They fell in love while working on Seeta aur Geeta, and their relationship was built on shared dreams, mutual respect and creativity. They even had two children, but their marriage didn't last due to personal differences. However, despite their separation, Honey and Javed continue to respect one another. In fact, Honey even defended Shabana Azmi, Javed's second wife, in a new interview and mentioned that she was not responsible for their marriage ending. 'Yes, it is true that during Seeta and Geeta, I fell in love with Javed Sir. Once, he asked me to pick a card during a game, and he won. He joked, 'You are so lucky for me, I think I should marry you.' We were dating for seven to eight months," Honey Irani told Filmfare. Reflecting on their separation in the 80s, Honey said, 'I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I've never been dramatic. I did feel this was not working, and I have always said it was never because of Shabana. I don't know what to call it." She added, 'Maybe he was looking for something totally different from me, which I had. There is a lot of love and respect to date between us. I know he will never say anything or do anything that will harm my children; that is one thing I am confident about. So, I guess that made it easy." Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani were once considered one of Bollywood's most talented couples. Their marriage brought together two creative minds—Javed, a poet and screenwriter who would go on to become one of India's most celebrated lyricists, and Honey, a former child actress who later carved her own niche as a screenwriter. Their relationship began with promise, but eventually gave way to personal differences and emotional turbulence that led to their separation. Honey Irani emerged as a successful screenwriter with films like Lamhe, Kya Kehna, and Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, gaining recognition in her own right. Javed Akhtar, meanwhile, married Shabana Azmi, a noted actress and activist, in 1984. Their marriage has been characterised by shared intellectual interests and a deep engagement with social and political issues.
