Director Rohit Shetty says that the Censor Board has no right to suggest the makers of "Udta Punjab" remove "Punjab" and other words from the film, unless any political party or organisation sends a letter to them conveying their objections.
Earlier this year, the actor was praised for his role in Airlift as a businessman who carries out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during an invasion crisis.
There were reports that the Bajirao Mastani director is considering Bhumi, 26, for Gustakhiyan as well as the next film he'll direct.
Vidya brought back the wave of women-centric films in the Hindi film industry. But her later films like Ghanchakkar, Bobby Jasoos and Humari Adhuri Kahani failed to create box office magic.
Actress Kalki Koechlin said that the film industry needs to widen its vision as far as the definition of beauty is concerned.
Over 30 online petitions started by people across the country are demanding the release of an uncensored version of "Udta Punjab".