Just days before its release, "Laal Rang" found itself in the midst of a controversy with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The board, then headed by Pahlaj Nihalani, cleared the film with a 'UA' certificate but mandated four verbal cuts. The board ordered the deletion of four expletives uttered by Randeep Hooda’s character from the film’s soundtrack. The certification was granted only four days before the film's scheduled release, causing last-minute tension for the producers. A source from the censor board cited a four-day weekend and a late submission as reasons for the delay, with Nihalani urging producers to submit films well in advance to avoid such procedural hurdles.
There are films that entertain you, and then there are films that —like a stubborn stain you can’t wash out. Laal Rang (2016), the Bengali psychological drama directed by the late, great Rituparno Ghosh protégé (and often misunderstood) filmmaker, is firmly in the latter category. laal rang -2016-
Laal Rang (2016): A Gritty, Underrated Masterpiece of Indian Noir Just days before its release, "Laal Rang" found
Praised for its realistic portrayal of Haryana, the film uses "Haryanvi swag," local dialect, and gritty settings to ground its crime narrative. 3. Critical Reception The certification was granted only four days before