The Delhi High Court has directed Yash Raj Films to make changes in Pathaan for its OTT release on Prime Video in April.
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The court has asked for the inclusion of Hindi subtitles, closed captions, and audio description for the benefit of those with visual and hearing impairments.
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The film has already been approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) but will have to be submitted again for re-certification.
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The court observed that the inclusion of audio description and other measures for the theatrical release cannot be passed at this stage.
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The court asked the CBFC to consider re-certification of the film by March 10 after the producer prepares subtitles.
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The court passed these directions while hearing a plea seeking visually and hearing impaired persons to access the film as per the rights guaranteed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
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The plea was moved by four persons – a law student, two lawyers, and a disability rights activist.
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Apart from Yash Raj Films and Prime Video, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities were added as respondents in the plea.
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Pathaan marks the return of Shah Rukh Khan to starring roles, four years after his last appearance in Zero
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