Central Board of Film Certification: News
25 Mar 2025
Salman KhanCBFC passes 'Sikandar' with UA 13+ and minor political edits
Salman Khan's much-anticipated film, Sikandar, has gotten a UA 13+ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
22 Mar 2025
Kajal AggarwalSalman Khan's 'Sikandar' gets UA certificate; check runtime
Salman Khan's much-anticipated film, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, has finally been cleared for release by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
19 Mar 2025
Amazon Prime Video'Bandit Queen' OTT release: Where to stream the controversial film?
Shekhar Kapur's controversial 1994 film Bandit Queen, starring the amazing Seema Biswas, is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. But the movie has stirred outrage for the OTT giant's edited version.
11 Mar 2025
John Abraham'The Diplomat': CBFC asks makers to add this disclaimer
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has mandated a disclaimer for the upcoming political thriller, The Diplomat, reported Mid-Day.
07 Mar 2025
Anurag KashyapAnurag Kashyap blames ZEE Studios for 'Kennedy' release delay
Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently spoke about Kennedy, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone.
06 Mar 2025
HollywoodCBFC clears Stephen King's 'The Monkey' without any cuts
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the India release of The Monkey, a horror-comedy film based on Stephen King's short story.
05 Mar 2025
KeralaWhy 'most violent' Malayalam flick 'Marco' won't debut on TV
The Malayalam film Marco, touted as the "most violent" Indian film ever made, has been denied satellite streaming rights by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
26 Feb 2025
Nicole KidmanDespite 'A' certificate, CBFC chops off 3 minutes from 'Babygirl'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly cut three minutes and 38 seconds from Nicole Kidman's film Babygirl, despite giving it an "A" certification.
24 Feb 2025
Academy Awards'The Brutalist' censored for India release: Intimate scenes, nudity trimmed
Adrien Brody's critically acclaimed film, The Brutalist, is all set to premiere in India on Friday, February 28. However, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly cut over two minutes of content from the period drama.
20 Feb 2025
Arjun Kapoor'Modi ji,' 'Haryanvi' replaced—changes made in 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered four cuts in the upcoming film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, featuring a star-studded cast of Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar. The film will hit theaters on Friday (February 21).
13 Feb 2025
Arjun RampalDiljit Dosanjh won't support 'Punjab 95' if CBFC demands cuts
The release of Punjab 95, featuring Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, has been delayed as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has yet to certify it.
10 Feb 2025
Akshaye Khanna'Chhaava' censorship: 'Haramzaada' word muted, religious term altered
The much-awaited film Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna is all set to hit theaters on Friday.
07 Feb 2025
Deepa Mehta'Kuch Sapney Apne': Queer love story gets U/A certificate
In a landmark decision, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a U/A certificate to the upcoming queer love story, Kuch Sapney Apne.
06 Feb 2025
MumbaiScam busted! How DPIFF founder sold awards to flop actors
Anil Mishra, the founder and managing director of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF), has been accused of an awards scam. His son Abhishek Mishra is also named in the case.
04 Feb 2025
Himesh Reshammiya'Badass Ravi Kumar'—Makers asked to remove alcohol brand, breast close-ups
The upcoming film Badass Ravi Kumar, starring Himesh Reshammiya, is all set to hit theaters on Friday (February 7).
03 Feb 2025
Akshaye KhannaVicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' gets UA 16+ certificate; runtime revealed
The much-awaited period drama Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
03 Feb 2025
HollywoodCBFC orders Ralph Fiennes's 'Conclave' must carry 37-second plot summary
Reportedly, the Central Board of Film Certification has directed the makers of Oscar-nominated film Conclave to add a 37-second audio-visual disclaimer summarizing the plot.
31 Jan 2025
Devi Sri PrasadNaga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi's 'Thandel': Release date, plot, and OTT home
The much-anticipated survival drama Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, will premiere on February 7.
28 Jan 2025
Bollywood'Deva': CBFC trims Shahid Kapoor-Pooja Hegde's 'steamy lip-lock' scene
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered a number of cuts in the upcoming Bollywood movie Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde.
21 Jan 2025
Arjun Rampal'Punjab 95' won't release on February 7, confirms Diljit Dosanjh
Fans of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh will have to wait a little longer for his much-anticipated film, Punjab 95.
18 Jan 2025
Anupam KherOTT: Where to watch Kangana's 'Emergency' post-theatrical run
After a string of delays and controversies, Kangana Ranaut's much-anticipated film Emergency was finally released on January 17.
17 Jan 2025
Amritsar'Complete harassment': Kangana reacts to 'Emergency' ban in Punjab
Kangana Ranaut's latest film Emergency has been mired in controversy after Sikh organizations accused the actor-director of misrepresenting facts.
17 Jan 2025
Bhagwant MannPunjab: 'Emergency' first-day show canceled in several theaters
The premiere of the political drama Emergency, starring actor-turned-Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, was canceled in multiple theaters across Punjab on Friday.
17 Jan 2025
Anupam KherKangana's 'Emergency' leaked online hours after release
Kangana Ranaut's latest release Emergency hit theaters on Friday but was leaked online on piracy sites such as Tamilrockers and Movierulz shortly after.
13 Jan 2025
Box OfficeDiljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' to release without any cuts
The much-anticipated Diljit Dosanjh-starrer biopic Punjab 95 will hit screens without a single cut. This comes after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had initially demanded 120 edits.
11 Jan 2025
Diljit DosanjhDiljit Dosanjh looks unrecognizable in new photos from 'Punjab '95'
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has unveiled new stills from the heavily-delayed biographical drama, Punjab '95.
09 Jan 2025
Ajith Kumar'Vidaamuyarchi': Ajith Kumar's next gets U/A, release date still pending
The highly anticipated Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, starring superstar Ajith Kumar, has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
09 Jan 2025
Kubbra SaitShahid Kapoor's 'Deva' trailer approved by CBFC: Find out length
Shahid Kapoor is ready to thrill audiences in the highly-awaited action-packed thriller Deva. It is slated to hit theaters on January 31.
09 Jan 2025
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut calls it a 'mistake' to direct 'Emergency'
Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited film Emergency, initially set for a September 2024 release, encountered major roadblocks.
09 Jan 2025
Anupam KherKangana vows to never make political film again; here's why
Actor-director Kangana Ranaut has announced that she won't make political cinema again, after the difficulties encountered while making her latest directorial, Emergency.
08 Jan 2025
Disney+ HotstarDisney+ Hotstar trims 'All We Imagine as Light' for streaming
Reportedly, Disney+ Hotstar has trimmed some 30 seconds from Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film, All We Imagine as Light, for its digital release.
07 Jan 2025
Academy AwardsWait for Oscar-shortlisted 'Santosh' gets longer for Indians: Here's why
The UK's Oscar contender, Santosh, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, may be delayed in its Indian release on January 10.
05 Jan 2025
Bong Joon-hoCBFC approves Robert Pattinson's 'Mickey 17' without any cuts: Report
Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's latest science fiction epic, Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, has reportedly been tweaked for the Indian market.
02 Jan 2025
Kiara AdvaniCBFC objects to 'Game Changer' title, Brahmanandam's 'Padma Shri' mention
The upcoming political drama Game Changer, helmed by S Shankar and starring Kiara Advani and Ram Charan, has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
30 Dec 2024
IranCBFC censors hijab-burning scene in 'Seed of the Sacred Fig'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently demanded edits for Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's political thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
18 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'The Apprentice' almost had a female Donald Trump!
Sebastian Stan, who has received accolades for his portrayal of US President-elect Donald Trump in Ali Abbasi's The Apprentice, recently revealed that the director had first thought of casting a woman for the part.
12 Dec 2024
Hugh Grant'Heretic': CBFC removes Lord Krishna reference from Hugh Grant's film
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered two cuts in the upcoming Hollywood psychological horror film, Heretic, reported Bollywood Hungama.
25 Nov 2024
AnimalNew rule: Films featuring violence against women must carry disclaimer
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has added a new disclaimer cautioning regarding violence against women in films.
22 Nov 2024
Cannes Film Festival'All We Imagine as Light' released uncut with frontal nudity
The critically acclaimed Indian film, All We Imagine as Light, was released nationwide in theaters on Friday (November 22).
18 Nov 2024
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' finally gets a release date: January 2025
Bollywood actor and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut has finally revealed the release date of her upcoming film Emergency.
06 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpKangana Ranaut endorses Donald Trump, calls him 'total killer'
Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Kangana Ranaut, has openly backed former US President Donald Trump for a possible second term in the ongoing US Presidential Election 2024.
29 Oct 2024
Ajay Devgn'Singham Again': CBFC orders removal of direct 'Ramayana' references
Reportedly, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the makers of Singham Again to tone down direct references to the Ramayana, according to a Times Now report.
