The Court today questioned the petitioners on why they apprehended that the movie was based on Major Sharma’s life.
“How do you get that it is based on him?” Justice Datta asked.
“The trailer and material states. The critics and audience are saying so,” the petitioners’ counsel replied.
The CBFC, represented by Central Government Standing Counsel (CGSC) Ashish Dixit, then informed the Court that the film certification process for Dhurandhar is still underway.
“The certification is still under process. They have said that the movie is based on fiction. They have seen the film,” Dixit submitted.
He added that an official tweet by the filmmakers clarified that the movie was not connected to Major Mohit Sharma’s life.
He went on to submit that the CBFC may refer the matter to the army for its opinion as well.
“Why don’t you refer it to army anyway?… This plea is filed by the parents (of Major Sharma)? Then we want to take it more seriously. What is the problem if it is sent to the Army? Let the CBFC consider whether the Army has to decide or not,” Justice Datta remarked, in turn.
