Dhaka, March 25 -- After a series of controversies, the revised version of the much-discussed Eid release 'Borbaad' starring Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan and directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, finally received an uncut clearance from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board on Tuesday.

Kazi Hayat, a member of the board and President of the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association, told the media, "We reviewed the film again this Tuesday (March 25) noon. Previously, we suggested cutting 12 minutes from the earlier version; and after the producer made the necessary revisions, we have now issued an uncut clearance."

Explaining the reasons behind the cuts, board member and film producer Zahid Hossain said, "Shakib Khan is our megastar - why w...