The Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) ordered the Indian exhibitors of Hugh Grant film, Heretic, to delete certain scenes in the film related to Lord Krishna and some religious books. The psychological thriller released in theatres across the globe on December 13.
According to reports, the CBFC has granted the film an 'A' certificate, which means that it has restricted the film only to adults.
Also, to make sure that no religious sentiments are hurt, the CBFC asked the makers to delete certain audio and visual content involving Lord Krishna. Another scene, in which Hugh Grant is seen throwing some religious books, has also been deleted.
Heretic tells the tale of two young missionaries who get trapped into a cat and mouse game after entering the house of a strange man. To step out of the house alive, they must turn to their faith and do everything in their power.
Besides Hugh Grant, the film also stars Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, and others in key roles.
This is not the first time that a film from the West has gone under the CBFC's scanner. When Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Oppenheimer released in India in 2023, it was subjected to heavy scrutiny after the lead, Cillian Murphy was seen reading the Bhagavad Gita while having sex with his partner.
The scene was earlier passed by the CBFC, however, it was later removed after Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur's intervention. Thakur had also warned stringent action against all CBFC members involved in approving the scene in the film.
