CBFC always understood the intention behind my films: Shoojit

Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) Many filmmakers might have stoodup against the guidelines of the CBFC, but director ShoojitSircar says he never had any face-off with the Censor Board asit has always "treated" his films nicely. Lately, the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification)has had many run-ins with leading Bollywood directors due toits demand for multiple cuts in the films, which according tothe makers, kill the crux of the content. Shoojit who has directed films like "Yahaan", "VickyDonor", "Madras Cafe" and "Piku", however, says he never facedobjections from the board. "I have done four films and all have been sensitive.But the censor board has not objected anything to my films.People say censor board is this or that I would say I havenever faced any (trouble)," the filmmaker told PTI. "They (board) have always understood the intentionbehind the films that we make. We have positive feeling aboutthe Censor Board. They have certified my four films and havetreated them nicely. I have faith in them." WEShoojit, who is gearing up for his upcominghome production film "Pink" feels CBFC (Central Board of FilmCertification) has always been good and supportive to him. When asked if the board has suggested any cuts for hisupcoming production "Pink", Shoojit said, "We have shown themthe film. And there have been no objections yet (raised bythem). We are in healthy discussions with them." The director-producer is hoping that the CBFC willgive a U/A certificate. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in leadroles, "Pink" is an upcoming courtroom drama–thriler, whichrevolves around three girls who are trapped in a criminalcase. They are tried in the court for an attempt to murdercase and defaming some men. The film that unravels in the courtroom, also showthat the three girls were possibly sexually assaulted by themen who are now being held as the victims. "’Pink’ is a thrilling subject and it touches on somewomen related issues. It is real life story, inspired by whathappens in society," Shoojit said. It has been directed by directed by Aniruddha RoyChowdhury. (MORE) PTI KKP DK PSH PSHBAS