EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors frontal nudity scene and 2 sexually explicit visuals in Agra

After touring various festivals, Titli (2015) director Kanu Behl’s highly anticipated film Agra is all set to arrive in cinemas tomorrow, November 14. The film has made headlines not only for its raw realism but also for its sexually explicit content.

Several moviegoers and journalists had a chance to watch the uncut version at the 21st MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023, sparking speculation about whether the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) would allow its theatrical release without any cuts.

## CBFC Modification: Frontal Nudity Scene and Explicit Visuals Removed

As expected, the CBFC has asked for certain modifications before allowing Agra’s theatrical release. According to sources at Bollywood Hungama, Agra is a rare Hindi film to feature frontal nudity. The Examining Committee of the CBFC requested the makers to replace the scene with a less explicit shot. Additionally, two sexually explicit visuals from the second half of the film were asked to be deleted. The CBFC also instructed the filmmakers to replace obscene words with milder language.

Once these changes were incorporated, Agra was awarded an ‘A’ (Adults Only) certificate on May 17, 2024. The finalized length of the film, as per the censor certificate, is 115 minutes and 5 seconds—approximately 1 hour, 55 minutes, and 5 seconds.

## Cast and Storyline

Agra marks the debut of Mohit Agarwal and features a talented ensemble cast including Rahul Roy, Priyanka Bose, Ruhani Sharma, Vibha Chibber, Sonal Jha, and Aanchal Goswami in pivotal roles.

The film explores the unsettling story of a sexually repressed young man living in a small home in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, along with his mother, father, and his father’s mistress.

## Director Kanu Behl’s Perspective

Bollywood Hungama spoke with director Kanu Behl following Agra’s premiere at MAMI in November 2023. When asked if he was concerned about the sexually explicit scenes being cut by the CBFC, Behl shared:

> “We’ll see. Hopefully, the censor board will see the film for what it is, how important the film is and what it’s trying to convey. I am hoping that they’ll be reasonable about the film. The sexuality in the film isn’t titillating. We are not trying to use sexuality for any other purpose. It is there to explore people’s sexual lives. The gaze of the film is correct, and I hope the censor board sees it that way and they assess the film through that lens.”

## Box Office and More

Stay tuned for more updates on Agra, including box office collections and further reactions to its release.

**Also Read:**
EXCLUSIVE: Rahul Roy–Priyanka Bose starrer Agra is a RARE Hindi film to depict frontal nudity; director Kanu Behl says “I am hoping that the Censor Board will be reasonable. The sexuality in the film isn’t titillating”

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