‘Asha Parekh involved politicians in Zakhm’s censor battle, it disturbed me’: Mahesh Bhatt

'Asha Parekh wanted Bal Thackeray or LK Advani to clear it': Mahesh Bhatt recalls how Ajay Devgn, Nagarjuna and Pooja Bhatt starrer 'Zakhm' faced a three month censor battle

Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today.

‘Asha Parekh involved politicians in Zakhm’s censor battle, it disturbed me’: Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt shared that Zakhm was with the censor board for nearly three months, and he had to ultimately make a lot of cuts.