Uttama Villain: Censor board member objects to VHP’s demand

Kamal Haasan has clarified that he will make only those cuts demanded by the censor board in the film and he will not give in to fringe groups this time. Right wing group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has sought a ban on the release of Uttama Villain alleging that the song Iraniya Naadagam in the film hurts the sentiments of Hindus.

“I would do only those cuts that are requested by the censor board. They have been very kind and they have liked the film. Raavan cannot be kind in his dialogues with Ram. Nor Hiranya with Shri Narayanmoorthi. Some of the lines are written by the great Kamban. I regret the cuts I made in Vishwaroopam. My intention is not to hurt any religious sentiments,” said Kamal Haasan.

Film-maker and censor board member Ashoke Pandit also came in support for Kamal Haasan. “I object to VHP’s demand to ban Kamal Haasan’s film. These barrages of objection is stifling the brilliance of cinema. VHPs of the world need to know that Hindu religion is too magnanimous. One song, one movie can not harm the religion,” said Ashoke Pandit.