Censor Board CEO Sacked From Job Because Of Animal: The Censor Board of Film Certification CEO Ravinder Bhakar, who got embroiled in controversies after Tamil actor Vishal levied corruption charges against him ahead of the release of his film "Mark Antony," has now been replaced by Smita Vats Sharma.

Now, a source revealed to Times Now that Bhakar's removal might also be connected to the recent blockbuster film "Animal," featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

Censor Board CEO sacked from job because of Animal

As per a report by The Times Now, Censor Board of Film Certification CEO Ravinder Bhakar has been fired from Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. Quoting a source, the report stated, "Questions are being raised as to how a film so steeped in violence and abuse and so unapologetically misogynistic could be allowed a censor certificate."

"Animal breaks many guidelines of censorship. Giving an A certificate and not cutting those objectionable scenes of violence, especially against women, is now raging a controversy in the nation and within the I&B ministry," the report added.

CBFC controversy with Tamil actor Vishal

Earlier this year, Tamil actor Vishal uploaded a video claiming that he was scammed by the CBFC office in Mumbai, stating that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakhs to a mediator to get the censor certificate for the dubbed version of his movie Mark Anthony. The film was released in North India on September 28.

He also claimed that he had no choice but to go ahead with the transactions and also requested Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against the culprits.

About Animal

Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal has been the biggest blockbuster of 2023 and the most polarising film as well. The revenge drama has been slammed for glorifying misogyny, toxic masculinity, and excessive violence.