In a show of solidarity with the makers of Udta Punjab, Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan on Friday said he was “proud” of the Abhishek Chaubey-directed film and the censorship controversy surrounding it has brought to light the sad situation Indian films often find themselves in. Read: How censor board made Udta Punjab bleedThe film which centres around the drug problem in Punjab is embroiled in a battle with the censor board over the latter’s demand of several cuts including the removal of the word “Punjab” from the whole film as well as the title. #UdtaPunjab brings out d unfortunate condition suffered by films.But fortunately reveals that strangers can stand up n unite 4 justice.Proud — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 10, 2016He joins Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Hansal Mehta and Priyanka Chopra who have expressed support for the film.

Source: Hindustan Times June 11, 2016 05:26 UTC