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14 Nov 2024
Vikrant MasseyVikrant Massey reveals real reason behind 'The Sabarmati Report' delay
The much-awaited The Sabarmati Report, a film based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, is all set to hit theaters on Friday.
15 Oct 2024
Akshay KumarYou won't see Akshay Kumar-Nandu's anti-smoking ad in theaters anymore
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has decided to pull the plug on the anti-smoking advertisement featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and a character named Nandu.
26 Sep 2024
Kangana RanautHistorian Makkhan Lal defends Kangana's 'Emergency,' says it's 'fact-based'
The controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency has sparked intense debates about its depiction of historical figures and events.
02 Sep 2024
Indira GandhiKangana's 'Emergency' postponed—yet again! What's the reason this time
Kangana Ranaut's upcoming political drama Emergency, where she essays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been postponed from its initial release date of September 6 (Friday).
28 Aug 2024
VijayAfter re-censor, Vijay's 'GOAT' is now 3 hours long!
Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated film, The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), has reportedly undergone a second round of censorship recently ahead of its release.
25 Jul 2024
AR RahmanReasons why Dhanush's 50th milestone film 'Raayan' is unmissable!
The highly-anticipated film Raayan, featuring renowned actor Dhanush, is slated for a global release on Friday (July 26).
16 Jul 2024
Central Board of Film Certification'Bad Newz': Vicky-Triptii's 27-second kiss scene censored by CBFC
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly censored a 27-second kissing scene from the forthcoming film Bad Newz.
07 Jul 2024
OTT releases'36 Days' actor Purab Kohli opposes censorship on OTT platforms
In a recent interview with OTTplay, Bollywood actor Purab Kohli, known for his role in the upcoming web series 36 Days, voiced his strong opposition to censorship in the OTT world.
31 Mar 2024
Dev Patel'Monkey Man' release faces delay; might release on April 26
Dev Patel's hotly awaited film, Monkey Man, is experiencing a delay in its Indian release.
20 Jan 2023
PathaanHindu seer sets up 'Dharma Censor Board' for 'anti-religious' content
With the view to keep a track of the "anti-religious" content in films, web series, and documentaries, a 10-member Dharma Censor Board has been constituted by prominent Hindu seer Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.
04 Nov 2020
Joaquin PhoenixNo 'Joker' on Indian TV "since the movie glorifies violence"
Path-breaking DC movie Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, will not be screened on Indian satellite TV channels.
25 Jan 2019
MumbaiAfter being offered front-row seats, 'Thackeray' director leaves premiere hall
Controversy erupted on Thursday during the movie screening of Thackeray in Mumbai after director Abhijit Panse and his family were asked to sit in the front row.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaAlexa beeps out 'C**d' from 'Abhi Na Jao Chhod kar'
Alexa, Amazon's very own digital assistant, has been garnering a lot of love and appreciation in India lately.
05 Nov 2018
Bombay High CourtNihalani, famous for chopping scenes, approaches HC against Censor Board
There was a time when former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani was known to be at loggerheads with filmmakers for chopping scenes.
27 Sep 2018
IndiaSalman gets relief, SC says no coercive action against 'Loveyatri'
The Supreme Court today directed that no coercive action is to be taken in any part of India against Salman Khan Ventures Pvt Ltd, the producer of upcoming movie 'Loveyatri'.
12 Aug 2018
GoaActors smoking on-screen to convey anti-smoking message through short films
The government is looking into suggestions by a panel that short films could be made to convey an anti-smoking message to viewers by the "same actor who is depicted as smoking on screen", Anurag Srivastava, the CEO of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said.
21 Jul 2018
India5 Indian films which got banned by the Censor Board
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) takes the onus of clearing and certifying films in India.
19 Apr 2018
CelebrityNow, Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Omerta' to release on May 4
The release of Rajkummar Rao-starrer "Omerta" has been postponed to May 4 as the clearance from the Censor Board on the film came in recently.
27 Jan 2018
JaipurPadmaavat-row: Censor board's Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Literature Festival
The self-proclaimed protectors of Hindu culture and tradition have done it again. Their latest victim is Censor Board chief, Prasoon Joshi. He won't be attending the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) after Rajput organization Karni Sena threatened to create a ruckus.
09 Jan 2018
BollywoodAnurag Kashyap thanks CBFC and Smriti Irani for 'Mukkabaaz'
As Anurag Kashyap's directorial 'Mukkabaaz' got a U/A certificate from the CBFC, he said he is grateful to censor board chief Prasoon Joshi for a "reasonable, rational and empowering experience".
30 Dec 2017
BollywoodPadmavati gets U/A certificate from censor board, may change title
Despite furious protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Padmavati, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted a U/A (parental guidance) certificate to the film.
28 Nov 2017
IndiaS Durga not screened at IFFI, CBFC demands re-submission
Marked as controversial by the I&B ministry, 'S Durga' will not be screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will end today, despite repeated requests from the jury members.
13 Sep 2017
IndiaBhojpuri cinema: From wholesome family entertainment to soft porn
Bhojpuri movies have lately been associated with double meaning titles, actresses showing too much skin and raunchy dialogues.
12 Aug 2017
IndiaCBFC head Prasoon Joshi and his long relations with BJP
The Indian film industry seems to be quite relieved with adman-writer-lyricist-poet Prasoon Joshi replacing Pahlaj Nihalani as the Chairman of Central Bureau of Film Certification.
13 Jul 2017
IndiaNew Cinematograph Act to let government take over Censor Board
The Draft Bill for the new Cinematograph Act is out and looks like the government will now be able to "take over the certification body under special circumstances".
06 Jul 2017
BollywoodCleared 'Mastizaade', but not 'intercourse': The whimsical Indian Censor Board
With its whimsical and erratic decisions, the Indian Censor Board has become a bit of a joke.
20 Sep 2016
2002 Gujarat RiotsCensor Board refuses to clear documentary on Coca Cola
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) refused to clear a documentary titled 'Charlie and the Coca Cola Factory' on the grounds that the film was "misleading and [had] political motive".
