Akshay Kumar Clarifies Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Has Got 3 Verbal Cuts, Not 8

While addressing the media at a promotional event of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha yesterday, Akshay Kumar revealed that the film has been given only 3 and not 8 verbal cuts by the CBFC

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Akshay Kumar Clarifies Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Has Got 3 Verbal Cuts, Not 8

Yesterday, a section of the media reported that Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has received 8 verbal cuts from the Central Board Of Film Certification.

However, the superstar rubbished the reports and said that the film has got only 3 verbal cuts. According to an IANS report, Akshay, while promoting the upcoming film in New Delhi said, “I have read news that the film has got eight or nine cuts from the censor board, but this is wrong. We have got three verbal cuts in the film.”

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Anupam Kher, Bhumi Pednekar And Akshay Kumar At A Promotional Event

“I remember one of the cuts clearly… They asked us to remove the word ‘haraami’ and there are two more verbal cuts. I don’t know from where this news comes that the film has got 8 cuts… I was surprised myself,” added the superstar.

It’s well-known that Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has got support from PM Narendra Modi owing to its subject. On being asked if a special screening will be held for him, Akshay said, “I would love to show it to him, but I am sure he has lots to do for our country rather than just watching this film. But yes, we’d love to show it to him.”

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Akshay Kumar And Bhumi Pednekar Promote Toilet: Ek Prem Katha In Delhi

Meanwhile, SpotboyE.com broke the news that Toilet: Ek Prem Katha has pocketed a superb deal of Rs 53 crore (all India distribution rights). The film, a satirical take on a battle against the age-old tradition of open defecation in the country, has been sold to Viacom for the said amount.

This figure of Rs 53 crore is an all-time high for Akshay Kumar. The superstar’s Rustom was sold for Rs 42 crore.

team toilet at a promotional event
Team Toilet Spotted In Delhi 

Coming back to the cuts, we Akshay's clarification has set the record straight.



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