The scheduled release of the Punjabi movie ‘Toofan Singh’ on July 15,2016 has been postponed after the censor board reportedly refused clearance to the movie. Reports say that the board’s decision has been conveyed to Dilbagh Singh, the producer of the movie.

Toofan Singh is a story based on Bhai Jugraj Singh Toofan and his pursuit for “justice and equality for all”. The movie marks the debut of Ranjit Bawa in acting and also directorial debut of Baghal Singh.

In view of the present day scenario in cinema industry, the impact of cinema on the masses and circulation of large amount of money in the business, a form of self-regulation is necessary for the cinema industry in the line of “Corporate Social Responsibility.” Therefore, the Centre should respond with regard to suggestion made by the court to cast a social responsibility/ obligation similar to ‘Corporate Social Responsibility” on cinema industry”, the judge reportedly said.