Before it ever hit theaters, the film faced a highly publicized battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India. The board initially refused to certify the film, infamously claiming it was "lady-oriented" and contained "fantasy above life." Following a successful appeal to the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), the movie was cleared for release with minor cuts, turning its theatrical debut into a triumphant celebration of free artistic expression.