‘The Dirty Picture’ Sony TV premiere halted in India

The government in India has forced Sony Entertainment Television Asia to cancel its much promoted TV premiere of ‘The Dirty Picture’.

Tanuj Garg, CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures also commented on Twitter and said, ���Sorry to everyone who�۪s been messaging and calling this morning. Been on the phone continuously. It�۪s unfortunate that even after ��_a valid censor cert being in place, the telecast was held!The cuts made to TDP were done in a manner that would not offend the larger populace but completely retain the film�۪s creative integrity!Despite the cuts and a CC, forces in Delhi decided to hold the telecast!The Dirty Picture trending.That�۪s the point abt its popularity.The most discussed& celebrated National Award-winner is nt allowed 2telecast (sic).”