Lafangey, a Pakistani comedy-horror that was slated to hit screens on Eid-ul-Azha, has been banned by the censor board over vulgar content.
Featuring Sami Khan, Nazish Jahangir and Mani in lead roles, the Central Board of Film Sensors (CBFC) of Pakistan refused to clear the for release.
According to CBFC Chairman Arshad Munir, all the present members unanimously decided that the film was not capable of screening in Pakistani theatres. He continued, “The film uses very vulgar language and phrases with double meanings which are quite indecent.”
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On the other hand, the cast of the movie found the decision very unfortunate. Nazish Jahangir while talking about her upcoming film, mentioned that after the trailer launch many people were addressing that there are dirty and dual-meaning jokes in the movie. “
To be really honest we do crack such jokes in our life which have dual meanings but I want to make it clear that there is no such thing in our film. It’s a family film and not related to ‘Grand Masti’ at all. There are such jokes in every drama and film,” she said.
Sami Khan mentioned, “Film ‘Parde Mein Rehne Do’ was highlighting such a sensitive issue but audience did watch that film. Cinema is different now with every other storyline but one thing is obvious that we cant make everyone happy.”
