Jaat vs Kesari 2: CBFC’s Double Standards Exposed!

Sunny Deol’s Jaat was released today, and it’s one of those typical massy masala movies.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) rated it U/A, despite it featuring mature themes.

The film includes mass murders, severed heads, vulgar dance numbers, and scenes of sexual assault, yet it was still cleared for universal public exhibition with parental guidance.

On the other hand, a film like Kesari 2, which explores India’s history of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, has been rated ‘A’.

There’s a high chance the rating was given due to the use of abusive language, as seen in the trailer, and the graphic depiction of the massacre in Amritsar.

However, if these sensitive topics are the reason Kesari 2 received an A rating, why did CBFC pass a film like Jaat as U/A?

Jaat also deals with several sensitive issues that may not be appropriate for children of certain age groups, yet this doesn’t seem to have been taken into consideration.

Such decisions highlight the double standards of the CBFC and raise questions about their rating methods.

Meanwhile, Kesari 2 is set to release in theatres on April 18.

The runtime of the film has been revealed to be 2 hours and 15 minutes- a duration that feels quite short for such an epic story.

Lately, grand films tend to demand longer runtimes to build their worlds and deliver an immersive experience.

With such a short span, it will be interesting to see whether the film manages to capture the essence of its story and connect with the audience effectively.