Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt's Dear Zindagi cleared by CBFC with U/A rating

We also got details about the movie's runtime which amounts to 149 minutes. Dear Zindagi is directed by Gauri Shinde and jointly produced by both Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan.

By Sreeju Sudhakaran
Published: November 19, 2016 9:02 PM IST

Strange are the ways of CBFC. While everyone thought Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor's Befikre would get an A Rating thanks to the numerous kissing and stripping scenes, the film got a U/A rating. At the same time Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt's Dear Zindagi, which had all clean trailers and songs, just got a U/A rating. Maybe the movie has something the trailers have not shown yet, that made the Censor Board deem the film not viewable to kids unless they are accompanied by their parents. We may have to wait for November 25 to find out the answer to this mystery. (Also read: Did you know Shah Rukh Khan had an accident on the sets of Dear Zindagi?) Also Read - Mahesh Bhatt talks about how easily available erotic content on the internet has ended the allure of s*x in cinema

Dear Zindagi revolves around Alia Bhatt's character who plays a director and how she faces a crisis in her life. Shah Rukh Khan plays a life coach in the film, who guides her through the crisis. Though they look good together in a frame, Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt are not romantically paired opposite each other. Instead there will be other contenders to view for Alia's affections - Aditya Roy Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor and Angad Bedi being the men in the race. While we have already seen Kunal Kapoor and Angad Bedi in the trailers, there is no sign of Aditya Roy Kapoor. Is he the surprise packet in the film? (Also read: Dear Zindagi music review: This Shah Rukh Khan-Alia Bhatt starrer has the most refreshing music of recent times) Also Read - Entertainment News Today April 25: Heeramandi first review, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke on OTT more updates

We also got details about the movie's runtime which amounts to 149 minutes. Dear Zindagi is directed by Gauri Shinde and jointly produced by both Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan. Interestingly Alia Bhatt's debut Student of the Year, was also jointly produced by these two. Gauri Shinde has earlier made an impressive directorial debut with English Vinglish, which was Sridevi's comeback film. Also Read - Heeramandi Screening: Will Sanjay Leela Bhansali announce Inshallah with Salman Khan soon?

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BySreeju Sudhakaran
Published: November 19, 2016 9:02 PM IST