Can t take law in your hands: Arbaaz

Mumbai Nov 18 (IANS) Expressing his thoughts on the "Padmavati" controversy actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan has said the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) decides which film is proper for public consumption so people should let them decide first and not take the law into their own hands.

While promoting his forthcoming film "Tera Intezaar" here on Friday Arbaaz was asked about controversies surrounding the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed "Padmavati".

The actor said: "This is a democratic country where we have the freedom of speech and expression. If anyone has any objection with anything then there is a lawful way of doing it."

"You cannot release a film without CBFC certificate. They decide which film is proper for public consumption so we should let them decide first and after CBFC has passed the film it s up to the audience whether they want to see it or not.

"After that also if you have a problem with anything then also you can t take the law into your own hands. There is a court of law to fight the battle so I don t think whatever is happening is in the lawful situation " added Arbaaz.

Talking about "Tera Intezaar" Arbaaz said: "This is a romantic thriller film but it also has suspense and supernatural elements in it. It s an interesting script and plot. Sunny and I have done interesting work in the movie so we are hoping that the kind of fun we had during the shoot the audience will also have that kind of fun while watching it."

Explaining his character in the film he said: "I am playing a business man who has interest in paintings. He draws a painting of a woman and eventually he meets the girl who looks similar to his painting. After that they get into friendship and romance.

"But mysteriously my character disappears so the character played by Sunny (Leone) starts searching for her love interest played by me. That s why the film s tagline is Search for love begins ."

Directed by Raajeev Walia the film is set for November 24 release.

--IANS
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