Dr Rajasekhar is excited about the censor board's response to his latest film.
'We've no objections to women wearing lipstick under a burqa. But the film shows these women doing unmentionable things,'
'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
The move comes close on the heels of a written complaint by president of Brahman Ekta Seva Santha.
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.
'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.
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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.
Joginder Tueja looks at horror comedies gone by and how they have fared at the box office.
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
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.
'Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life, a philosophy.'
The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.
Debutant director Jayan Cherian's had a tough time getting past the Censor Board to release the film.
The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.
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