The CBFC chairman, who appeared subdued, said the court's judgement should not be seen as a victory or a defeat. It's their right," Nihalani said. Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani welcomed the Bombay High Court's verdict that set aside the cuts CBFC had suggested, saying the producers had every right to challenge the decision. Earlier, Udta Punjab co-producer Anurag Kashyap hit out at Nihalani, calling him an "oligarch" and a "dictator" for allegedly trying to sabotage the movie's release. Kashyap had also tried to avoid the politicisation of the controversy, requesting the political parties to stay away from the issue.

Source: dna June 14, 2016 09:16 UTC