2026 will begin on a patriotic and emotional note, thank you twenty-oneIt tells the story of Arun Khetarpal, who at the age of 21 became the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for the bravery shown during the India-Pakistan War of 1971, It was originally scheduled to be released on 25 December and was pushed to 1 January, Keeping the Christmas release in mind, the makers twenty-one The censoring process was completed on time. in this article, IHNS Special attention will be given to this aspect.
Exclusive: CBFC removes 15-second conversation on India-Pakistan relations in Twenty One
To begin with, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the makers to modify the initial disclaimer appropriately and include acknowledgments for the Poona Horse Regiment, Colonel Hanuth Singh and the tank crew. This also had to be told in voiceover. This was followed by photographs of the warriors and an introductory voiceover about Arun’s tank crew.
In the end credits, the producers were also asked to add a text to accompany the voiceover. He also suitably modified the credits as per the suggestion of a defense expert and added a full iconic image of the Lieutenant General.
Due to the style and realism of the subject, the makers also submitted a consent letter from a member of the Khetrapal family and proper documents for the scenes based on true events.
Now, let’s come to the cut. In the second part of the film, the name of a tank was asked to be removed. Finally a 15-second dialogue about India-Pakistan relations was asked to be removed. CBFC members also asked manufacturers to blur the alcohol brand name and add anti-smoking static.
Once these changes were made, twenty-one It was released on 15 December with a U/A 13+ certificate. The length of the film as mentioned on the censor certificate is 147.15 minutes. In other words, twenty-one is 2 hours, 27 minutes and 15 seconds long.
twenty-one Stars Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, newcomer Simar Bhatia and the late Dharmendra.
