Hodi Maga: Title to be changed?
The Regional Board of Censor Certification has directed the makers of the Shivarajkumar starrer Hodi Maga to change the title as the Board has found the title very provocative. (The title can be�loosely translated as "Hit him!") This is the first time in the history of Kannada cinema that the Censor Board has asked for�change of title.
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However, producer Rajkumar says that it is not the Censor Board's business to decide on the title of a film. "The choice of title rests with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce. It's been nearly seven months since we started the film and the Chamber has not opposed this title. How can we change the title so suddenly when the film is on the verge of release?" he asks.
"Our guidelines say that if the title of a film is provocative, vulgar or offensive, the Censor Board can recommend to change it. We are just following the guidelines. We found 'Hodi Maga' to be too provocative. Apart from that, there are a few changes after which are ready to give an 'A' Certificate for the film," says Censor Chief Chandrashekhar.
