"CBFC is part of the government, the responsibility of which is not only limited to issuing certificates to the films but also to preserve the culture and tradition of the country. CBFC is needed so that right kind of films are exhibited in public.
'The biggest agitation in Tamil Nadu -- after the anti-Hindi agitation in 1965 -- were the Jallikattu protests. The anti-Hindi agitations had the backing of a political party but this one does not. No famous actor is involved in it either. It was an incredible agitation.'
Shah Rukh Khan will take the August Kranti Express to Delhi.
Behen Hogi Teri filmmaker Tony D'Souza out on bail. Pahlaj Nihalani says no messing around with religious sentiments.
Rangeela Raja features Govinda as a high-living businessman.
Dr Rajasekhar is excited about the censor board's response to his latest film.
The move comes close on the heels of a written complaint by president of Brahman Ekta Seva Santha.
'We've no objections to women wearing lipstick under a burqa. But the film shows these women doing unmentionable things,'
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.
Apoorva Lakhia's Zanjeer has got a mixed response from the Censor Board.
'Muslims and Dalits must erase the way they remember their past, or carry out their their performances in private,' says Jyoti Punwani, as Maharashtra's Censor Board denies permission to a play Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.
'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'
'Fahrenheit 9/11', a documentary film on US President George W Bush in the wake of the tragic events of September 11, is still awaiting clearance by the Censor Board in India.
Bollywood celebs take to Twitter to voice their opinion on the Udta Punjab controversy.
'In the name of creativity, Bhansali fudges India's history.' 'Bajirao was such a great warrior, but he was shown as a lover boy by Bhansali.'
Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.
Snippets from the eighth Jaipur Literature Festival.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
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The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.
These movies have no business being out there!
Members of various organisations on Friday held protests at Ambala in Haryana and Delhi against the proposed screening of controversial film Messenger of God featuring Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the lead role.
'The very basis of film censorship lies in the fact that films are considered to be mass medium, and that raw emotions of cinema have the capacity to move you.' 'Which film has moved people into action in the last 40, 50 years?' 'No film.'
They said a new release date will be announced once the "requisite clearances" are in place.
Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government
The film was postponed from May 9 to 23.
Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."
The recently released poster Mental Hai Kya is like an abuse aimed at those who are fighting a disorder that demands support and social understanding, says Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.
Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
'Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life, a philosophy.'
The Censor Board has refused to clear a Bengali film for taking potshots at the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Singur movement that forced the Tatas to exit the state.
The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.
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