Prasoon Joshi: News
03 Sep 2024
Central Board of Film CertificationRemove Indira Gandhi's assassination scene: CBFC to 'Emergency' makers
The upcoming biographical film Emergency, directed by Kangana Ranaut, has been delayed due to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) withholding its approval.
06 Aug 2024
Central Board of Film CertificationResult of netizens' fury? CBFC drops alcohol warning in 'Trap'
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), led by Prasoon Joshi, has removed the alcohol warning from M Night Shyamalan's latest film, Trap, released on August 2.
28 Jun 2023
BollywoodAshok Pandit questions CBFC for not certifying '72 Hoorain' trailer
The "wrath" of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) continues!
24 Mar 2023
BollywoodAnubhav Sinha's 'Bheed' faces the wrath of CBFC; details inside
Central Board of Certification (CBFC) is infamous for its censorship which panders to the serving government. Many a time, directors have waged legal cases against the institution for vehement censorship.
24 Jan 2023
PathaanSRK-starrer 'Pathaan' to go through another censorship for OTT release
Pathaan is the most anticipated film of 2023. From record-breaking advance bookings to previously shut single screens being re-opened, fans are eagerly waiting for the actioner.
14 Jan 2023
Celebrity4 times when celebrities' litfest sessions were canceled in India
Filmmaker Onir Dhar's session on LGBTQ issues at the Bhopal Lit Fest was canceled recently.
14 May 2021
BollywoodNot father, Prasoon Joshi wrote COVID-19 poem, clarifies Amitabh Bachchan
When Amitabh Bachchan recited the poem Ruke Na Tu, we were speechless, after watching the now-deleted video.
06 Jan 2021
Pahlaj NihalaniEx-CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani opens up about his controversial tenure
The former chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and movie producer Pahlaj Nihalani had received heavy criticism during his tenure.
28 Jun 2020
MeerutSwara Bhasker trolled for her new web series 'Rasbhari'
Swara Bhasker, who never shies away from commenting on issues concerning women and portraying herself as a righteous feminist, is now facing the wrath of netizens for all wrong reasons, thanks to her new web series Rasbhari.
13 Apr 2020
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja'Masakali 2.0': Sidharth Malhotra believes the criticism is reasonable
Even with the entire world at standstill, Tanishk Bagchi still managed to spark a major controversy.
11 Apr 2020
AR RahmanMohit Chauhan breaks his silence on the 'Masakali 2.0' fiasco
Clearly, nobody is happy with the new Masakali song.
12 Jan 2019
Karan JoharPeople are loving these pictures of PM with Bollywood celebrities
On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi met a delegation of Bollywood celebrities, which included Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.
19 Nov 2018
IndiaIFFI 2018: Bollywood bigwigs to take classes, deliver sessions
Prasoon Joshi, Meghna Gulzar, David Dhawan, and Shoojit Sircar are among some of the Bollywood personalities who will attend the 49th IFFI as part of the movie gala's Masterclasses and In-Conversations sessions.
11 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiWhy should you and I question the government?
Democracy has given citizens a brahmastra- the right to question the government.
11 Nov 2018
UttarakhandBJP leader alleges film 'Kedarnath' promoting love jihad, demands ban
A senior BJP leader yesterday demanded a ban on 'Kedarnath', an upcoming film set against the backdrop of a catastrophic deluge that hit the Himalayan shrine in 2013, alleging that it hurts the sentiments of Hindus and promotes love jihad.
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 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.
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'.
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.
