The decision to allow import of Indian films was taken after a government committee held consultations with various stakeholders and recommended the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to allow screening of Bollywood movies.
Here's imagining Craig's James Bond as a typical Bollywood hero.
After the super success of Love, Sex Aur Dhoka, the acclaimed filmmaker is ready to make a political thriller called Shanghai.
'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'
'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'But what the hell! Do it because it is brilliant.'
The Maharashtra government said on Saturday that it would ensure security for screening of movies of actor Shah Rukh Khan, under Shiv Sena threat for favouring inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the Indian Premier League, and asserted that it will act against anyone trying to "bully" others.
The Censor board chief doesn't want to talk about it though.
'People who were afraid to come out in the fear of losing their reputation will now do so fearlessly.'
That Girl in Yellow Boots may be too 'adult' for Indian audiences.
Filmmaker and censor board member Ashoke Pandit has triggered a controversy for his derogatory tweet on Karan Johar, who hosted the AIB Knockout YouTube video, and his mother who was in the audience.
A look at the star arrivals.
The movie was banned on a plea filed by Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed alleging that the film contains "filthy propaganda" against him and his outfit.
'I abide by the Constitution.' 'Raj Thackeray does not.' 'His patriotism should be up for questioning.'
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Take a look at celebs at Aamir Khan's Diwali party.
The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.
The film has been passed with a 'U' certificate.
'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'
Sabrina Louis and Arsala Qureshi are ready with their new film, Unforgettable, a passionate and rather raunchy film starring Raji James and Sofia Hayat.
Joginder Tuteja looks at movies that did well despite controversy.
The petitioner in his PIL had contended that the movie contained scenes and dialogues, which were against the interests of the country's sovereignty and integrity and the security of the state.
The film has run into trouble with pro-Tamil outfits.
Sarim Momin, 30, who wrote the lyrics of Jana Gana Mana Rann, tries to defend his work, and tells us why it's just a 'film song'.
The Supreme Court came down heavily on Ram Gopal Varma's distortion of the national anthem in his forthcoming film Rann saying it gives a 'totally negative sense.'
We take a look at the controversies that plagued the director in his professional life.
Ahead of the film's release, the godman addressed the media in Mumbai to clear the air about any misapprehension.
'The desire to force others to act according to the way we want the world to be is strong in our parts. This is particularly so because we have not fully internalised the idea of individual liberties. The fact is that our moralism will get us into trouble,' says Aakar Patel.
Tagore, who is making her debut in Marathi film opposite actor-filmmaker Amol Palekar in Samantar (parallel), told reporters that regional cinema has strong roots.
The film marks the second-most successful opening for leading man Shahid Kapoor after Shaandaar.
The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.
Padmaavat will now enjoy a solo release on January 25.
"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.
The channel has begun forensic investigations into the leak of the next episode, which was put up on Reddit three days before the official release.
Theatre owners are currently screening those Indian movies which are already released and the decision regarding new films will be taken on Wednesday.
'When he asked me to get naked, I knew it was for a reason and not just for the heck of it.'
The Censor Board has chopped off a Saawariya scene where Ranbir Kapoor drops his towel. Express your opinion.
Despite its many flaws, director Rajashekhara Rao's debut film shows promise.
A behind-the-scenes from the short film, of which we are fairly confident will win a peace prize or five.
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