First things first, the film cannot be referred to as JNU, nor can it make references to the university. A source reveals, “All official material and dialogues that refer to either have to be tweaked. Additionally, the material or dialogues cannot name Nehru. Mentions of NDTV, journalist Ravish Kumar, politician Kanhaiya Kumar, activist Umar Khalid, and Jamia Millia Islamia University have been asked to be removed completely. The Board noted that their inclusions will be seen as defamatory and contemptuous.”

A song in the June 21 release was deemed to glorify violence, and hence, instructed to be deleted. We hear the CBFC has asked for a few more changes to underline that the movie is a work of fiction. The source adds, “As per the CBFC’s instructions, clips from news channels and those featuring political leaders, MPs and other dignitaries have to be removed. The film also had posters of beef festivals, which have to be withdrawn. Since the makers maintain it is a fictitious story, the Board highlighted that it shouldn’t contribute to maligning institutions or people.”