Cinema VinesThe Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the Kunal Kemmu‑directed film Vibe on September 11, granting it an “A” certificate after a few minor edits. The board requested that the film mute the word “B**** C***” and add an anti‑drug disclaimer at the start, but left all romantic and violent sequences untouched. The final certification lists the film’s runtime as 145.55 minutes, which translates to 2 hours, 25 minutes and 55 seconds.
Released on September 18, Vibe stars Kunal Kemmu alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Vanshika Dhir, Dinesh Lal Yadav (known as Nirahua) and Yashpal Sharma. It marks Zinta’s second outing after her comeback with Batwara 1947, which also received an “A” rating. The film’s director‑actor Kunal Kemmu is known for his previous work with Drongo Films and Amazon MGM Studios.
In the same week, the CBFC also cleared Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, directed by Meghna Gulzar. Like Vibe, Daayra received no visual cuts, though it too earned an “A” certificate. Both movies were released on the same day, adding to a busy schedule for Bollywood audiences.
The censor board’s decision to mute a single word in Vibe reflects its focus on content that may be deemed offensive while preserving the film’s artistic intent. The addition of an anti‑drug disclaimer underscores the CBFC’s ongoing emphasis on social responsibility in cinema.
