Priyanka Chopra World

Madhur Bhandarkar is a popular director who has given us a number of films like 'Page 3', 'Chandni Bar' and 'Corprate that have hit the box office. However, the National Film Awardee director is a bit upset that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given his next film 'Fashion' an "adults-only" certificate. Though he didn't expect a 'U' certificate, but he was sure to get a U/A certificate. This is to recall that Bhandarkar, who has co-produced the film with UTV Motion Pictures, describes 'Fashion' as his most glamorous film. That's why he has cast Priyanka Chopra, Kangna Ranaut, Arjan Bajwa and Mugdha Godse for the lead roles. While, the Censor Board had asked director Bhandarkar to delete from the film some six scenes including Priyanka and Arjan's lovemaking as well as and Priyanka and Kangana's dragging at drugs! Not only that, even the models engaged in the fashion industry say that while Madhur's earlier movies were based on real life situations, his 'Fashion' has dished out a cocktail of fact and fiction.

Since the director refused to delete the scenes objected to by the censor, the board has given 'Fashion' an 'A' certificate. The board didn't accept the director's explanation that these scenes are an integral part of the movie and that yanking those off would mean compromising with the realistic depiction of the movie's subject. Madhur Bhandarkar says that he didn't accede to the deletions of concerned scenes, and preferred to let it be for "adults only" and announced to release it on October 29, this year, all over India. Director Madhur Bhandarkar's attempt to probe the dark side of the style industry in his upcoming movie "Fashion" has fashionistas worried that it might generate negative vibes about the industry.

Many in the fashion fraternity also object to the movie's tagline, "In the world of fashion, you will have to give up more than just your morals". The industry adds that the movie will send out the wrong signals by generating negative vibes about the industry like the models believing that their life is all about partying, looking good and taking drugs, which is not true. Also, the tagline, according to the fashion industry, degrades their work. They are afraid that after the release of the movie, they will have to be answerable to their families, friends and other people by fielding questions that just don't exist. Significantly, 'Fashion' releases Oct 29, just 10 days after the conclusion of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, so the memories of that event are sure to be fresh in the minds of many of those who view the movie.

Amruta Patki, Miss India Earth 2006, says that Bhandarkar had made a name for himself with movies 'Page 3' was a real good movie and all of us could relate to it. But somehow this time, his movie is based on just superficial observations. It may be a combination of some facts and fiction, she adds. Model Vipassa Aggarwal - the current face of cosmetic brand Lakme - maintained that all those in the fashion industry worked with dignity and led perfectly normal lives! Incidentally, 'Fashion' stars Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Arbaaz Khan. Model Mugdha Godse makes her big screen debut with the film, which also has Arjan Bajwa and many members of the fashion industry as part of its cast. Let's therefore keep our fingers cross until we watch the movie.