A day back, Pahlaj Nihalani(CBFC chief) accused the filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj of film Rangoon of violating the instructions to show an anti-smoking disclaimer before the opening credits of the film.

A senior member of the CBFC, Ashoke Pandit told, "It's unlikely that a filmmaker like Vishal and a studio like Viacom would do something of this sort, but let's wait and watch till the board files a police complaint."

Exhibitor Akshaye Rathi said, "The investigation may have come a tad late because Rangoon is already in theatres. If the claim is true, it's possible that some digital content provider may have missed it."

Pahlaj are now being slammed by Theatre Owners for his allegations, "No multiplex can play a film without a censor certificate or disclaimers. Doing that involves the risk of being sued. We conduct multiple checks. Shows are often cancelled if there's a missing disclaimer. Vishal is not Kanti Shah to submit one film to the CBFC and play something else in theatres," told by source.

Bhardwaj's spokesperson also said, "The film is running with adequate disclaimers." 

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