Padmavati cleared by CBFC; title to be changed to Padmavat

The "Padmavati" team was hoping to get a quick censor clearance after the Gujarat elections

A week after appointing a panel of historians to watch "Padmavati", the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Saturday decided to give the film a UA certificate along with some modifications.

The CBFC has also asked the filmmakers to change the title of the films from Padmavati to 'Padmavat'.

"The film was approached with balanced view keeping in mind both the filmmakers and society. Considering complexities and concerns around the film the requirement for a special panel was felt by CBFC to add perspective to the final decision, " CBFC said.

"Special panel consisted of Arvind Singh from Udaipur,