‘Sarkar 3’ trailer to carry a disclaimer

Usually disclaimers are reserved for films. Promos and trailers are spared this safeguarding exercise. However, in what could be a first, or at least rare, the CBFC has asked the makers of the much-awaited ‘Sarkar 3’ trailer directed by Ram Gopal Varma and starring Amitabh Bachchan to add a special disclaimer to the trailer that is going to be unveiled soon.

The reason behind this rarity is that the Board has felt that the scenes and dialogues of the trailer bear an uncanny resemblance to the Thackeray family and a disclaimer is an absolute must. If you recall, this has been a constant with the ‘Sarkar’ franchise. Even when the earlier two parts came, there was a comparison between the character played by Bachchan and the late Thackeray patriarch. Parallels were drawn between some of the other leads and members of the Thackeray family too. However, this was never acknowledged or confirmed.

Director Varma confirms, “Sarkar was considered to be based on Balasaheb and the CBFC was concerned that ‘Sarkar 3’ would be perceived as being based on the present situation of his family. It’s normal for the board to be cautious in case someone raises an issue. They wanted to put an end to the speculations.”

Eros International presents Varma’s most anticipated franchise ‘Sarkar 3’ releasing on 7th April 2017. Produced by Alumbra Entertainment, Wave Cinemas & AB Corp.