A-Certified 'Dhurandhar' Screened at MP Government School, Education Department Launches Probe

A government school in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district has come under scrutiny after students were reportedly shown the A-certified Bollywood film Dhurandhar during school hours. The incident has triggered public outrage and prompted the state education department to order an official investigation.

The film, starring Ranveer Singh, was allegedly played on a digital classroom screen that had been installed under a government initiative aimed at improving classroom learning.

Video of Classroom Screening Goes Viral

According to reports, the screening took place on July 31 at a government higher secondary school in Maihar. A video showing the film being played inside a classroom surfaced online a few days later, drawing criticism on social media.

The footage reportedly showed students from different classes watching the movie while a guest teacher was present in the classroom.

Villagers Demand Action

The incident led local residents to file a complaint through the Chief Minister Helpline, demanding strict action against those responsible.

Complainants argued that the digital boards provided by the government were meant for educational purposes and should not be used to screen films or any content unrelated to classroom learning.

They also expressed concern that students were exposed to a movie certified only for adult audiences.

Education Department Orders Inquiry

District Education Officer Saloni Sharma confirmed that the department had taken note of the matter and ordered a formal investigation.

She said officials would examine the circumstances under which the film was screened. If the inquiry establishes negligence or misconduct, disciplinary action will be taken against those found responsible.

The department has not yet disclosed whether any school staff have been suspended pending the investigation.

Why the Screening Sparked Controversy

Dhurandhar received an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before its theatrical release.

The certification means the film is intended only for viewers aged 18 years and above. Because of this classification, its screening inside a government school has raised concerns over the misuse of educational infrastructure and student safety.

CBFC Approved the Film After Several Changes

Before granting certification, the CBFC directed the makers of Dhurandhar to make several modifications.

The producers replaced certain violent scenes, removed some intense visuals from the second half, changed a character's name, muted an abusive word and added anti-drug disclaimers to scenes involving addictive substances.

The film also became Ranveer Singh's first A-certified movie and, with a runtime of 214 minutes (3 hours and 34 minutes), one of the longest Bollywood releases in nearly two decades.

Investigation Underway

Education officials are now reviewing the incident to determine how an adults-only film was played inside a government classroom using state-provided digital equipment.

The findings of the inquiry will decide whether disciplinary action will be taken against teachers or other school staff involved in the screening.