: The case eventually reached the Supreme Court of India . Justice Krishna Iyer famously quashed the prosecution, ruling that since the film had been certified by the Censor Board, the filmmaker was protected. He noted that "aesthetic expression" should not be restrained by "obsolete norms".
Decades later, Zeenat Aman has used her Instagram debut to reflect on these accusations. Zeenat Aman Boob press
: Designed by Bhanu Athaiya , the costumes included flimsy, translucent sarees and the "choli-less" look that sparked immediate backlash. Legal and Social Controversy : The case eventually reached the Supreme Court of India