Central Board of Film Certification: News
16 Jul 2018
Delhi High Court'Can plea against 'Sacred-Games' be heard as PIL?' asks HC
Delhi High Court today sought to know whether it could hear as a PIL the plea against the Netflix series "Sacred Games" claiming that some scenes are derogatory to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and should be removed.
29 Jun 2018
BollywoodPiracy strikes again as Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' gets leaked online
In what has come as a big blow to the makers of 'Sanju', the film has been leaked online just hours after the end of its first show.
27 Jun 2018
Ranbir Kapoor'Sanju' lands in legal trouble over 'prostitutes' dialogue in trailer
With just a couple of days to go for its release, Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju' has landed in a legal trouble.
12 Jun 2018
Ranbir KapoorRow over "toilet leakage scene" in Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has received a complaint against Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju'.
05 Jun 2018
KarnatakaDhanush moves Karnataka HC for 'Kaala' release in the state
"Kaala" producer and Rajnikanth's son-in-law, Dhanush, and his wife Aishwarya have filed a petition in the Karnataka HC seeking directions to the state government and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) for the smooth release of the film.
01 Jun 2018
BollywoodAlleging 'Loveratri' hurts Hindu-sentiments, Togadia's-aide announces reward for thrashing Salman
Govind Parashar, Agra chief of the organization 'Hindu Hi Aage,' on Thursday alleged Salman Khan's production 'Loveratri' hurt Hindu sentiments, and announced a reward of Rs. 2 lakh for thrashing the superstar in public.
29 May 2018
Vijay MallyaGovinda to play Vijay Mallya in Pahlaj Nihalani's next movie
Pahlaj Nihalani, the former head of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), is all set to make a film on the life of absconding businessman Vijay Mallya.
26 May 2018
BollywoodPakeezah actress Geeta Kapoor, whose kids abandoned her, dies
Abandoned by her kids, veteran actress Geeta Kapoor passed away on Saturday morning at an old age home in Mumbai.
23 May 2018
Sonam Kapoor AhujaRhea Kapoor denies 'Veere Di Wedding' getting an 'A' certificate
The reports of 'Veere Di Wedding' receiving an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification Board (CBFC) due to heavy usage of cuss words have been doing the rounds for the past few days.
02 May 2018
Javed AkhtarSufi group threatens Sona Mohapatra, invites Javed Akhtar's ire
Javed Akhtar condemned sufi group, Madariya Sufi Foundation for threatening singer Sona Mohapatra and asking her to take down her music video of 'Tori Surat'.
30 Apr 2018
West BengalFilmmaker seeks CM Mamata's help for screening 1946 riots-based movie
Director Milan Bhowmik has written to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, urging her to take "immediate steps" to ensure that his film "Danga", based on 1946 riots in Calcutta, is released in theatres across the state.
23 Apr 2018
IndiaSC dismisses plea seeking deletion of 'Jauhar' scene in 'Padmaavat'
In a victory for the entire team of 'Padmaavat', the Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking deletion of scenes from the film.
12 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaNanak Shah Fakir release: SC refuses urgent hearing of plea
The Supreme Court today refused to accord an urgent hearing on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak's Committee plea, seeking modification of the order allowing the movie Nanak Shah Fakir's release.
10 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC clears decks for release of 'Nanak Shah Fakir' movie
The Supreme Court today cleared the decks for an all-India release of the controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" on April 13.
03 Mar 2018
Pakistan NewsAnushka Sharma's thriller 'Pari' not to be screened in Pakistan
Pakistan has banned Anushka Sharma's thriller film 'Pari', which released to mixed reviews in India on Friday.
20 Jan 2018
DelhiThe 31-year-old lawyer behind disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs
AAP is in serious trouble: 20 of its MLAs are in the dock for holding "office of profit."
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".
06 Jan 2018
Deepika PadukonePadmavati: Karni Sena demands complete ban on the film
Earlier, the censor board had asked the makers of Padmavati to modify the movie a bit.
03 Jan 2018
BollywoodNow, Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena demands pan-India ban on 'Padmavati'
Just when we thought the sun is finally shining on Padmavati, a new controversy has popped up.
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.
27 Dec 2017
BollywoodPadmavati will get a certificate only after historians review it
New set of hurdles await the movie 'Padmavati', as the CBFC has announced that it would get a certificate only after the historians review it and give a no-objection certificate.
26 Dec 2017
BollywoodNow, royal family is apprehensive about examining Padmavati
Trouble doesn't seem to leave Padmavati's way anytime soon.
23 Dec 2017
BollywoodPadmavati: Censor Board seeks help from royal family for certification
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has invited Mewar royal family to assist it in certifying Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial period drama 'Padmavati'.
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.
27 Nov 2017
Delhi High CourtYou won't believe why this Sunny Leone's film was sued!
In a recent turn of events, the makers of Sunny Leone's upcoming film 'Tera Intezaar' was issued a notice from the Delhi High Court for using the word 'Barbie' in a song featuring Leone, without permission.
24 Nov 2017
Karan Johar5 Bollywood movies marred by controversies before their release
It would be absolutely justified to say that Bollywood thrives on controversies. There are controversies around everything - be it actors, their clothes, their religion or even a dialogue can spark off a controversy.
20 Nov 2017
IndiaHere's all you need to know about the Censor Board
The on-going row over the delayed release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama 'Padmavati' has once again brought to focus the power of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
19 Nov 2017
Deepika Padukone'Padmavati' release delayed amid increasing controversies
Viacom 18, the makers of the controversial 'Padmavati', today announced they are delaying the scheduled release of the movie "voluntarily".
17 Nov 2017
Deepika PadukonePadmavati: Karni Sena threatens to chop off Deepika Padukone's nose
With its release date approaching, the hullabaloo surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmavati is getting more violent.
13 Oct 2017
Arvind Kejriwal'An Insignificant Man', documentary on Kejriwal, releases on Nov 17
'An Insignificant Man', a documentary on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, will hit theatres on November 17.
27 Sep 2017
BollywoodSexy Durga can't be screened, may hurt sentiments: I&B Ministry
After having won accolades at international festivals across the world, it looks like Malayalam film Sexy Durga wouldn't be screened in its home country, India.
23 Aug 2017
BollywoodReport: First film under Prasoon Joshi denied certificate
Only days after taking over as the Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Prasoon Joshi banned the first film that came for certification under his leadership.
03 Aug 2017
BollywoodCBFC can now shame women for their dressing style too!
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been embroiled in controversies over censor-cuts and certifications in recent times, especially after Pahlaj Nihalani was appointed its Director in 2015.
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".
16 Jun 2017
IndiaWhy 'Phullu' got an A-certificate?
Abhishek Saxena's 'Phullu' has been in the news for receiving an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification.
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".
