News for '-pahlaj-nihalani'

Will promos of Sunny Leone's Ek Paheli Leela get clearance in 24 hours?

Will promos of Sunny Leone's Ek Paheli Leela get clearance in 24 hours?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Censor Board chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has taken a decision to clear all promotional clippings and trailers of films within 24 hours.

Udta Punjab row: 'Ladta Pahlaj?', asks Amul

Udta Punjab row: 'Ladta Pahlaj?', asks Amul

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amul Co-operative Ltd takes dig at CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani.

Will Manmohan, Sonia give NOC for Kher film?

Will Manmohan, Sonia give NOC for Kher film?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'The makers of The Accidental Prime Minister would have to get an NOC from Manmohan Singhji, Sonia Gandhiji and all the other politicians who are part of the narrative,'

Drishyam gets 'UA' certificate

Drishyam gets 'UA' certificate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

A sequence showing a female character being slapped during a police interrogation has been axed from Nishikant Kamat's Drishyam by the Censor Board.

Deepika, Bhansali watch Padmaavat

Deepika, Bhansali watch Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Film folk head out to watch Padmaavat.

Domestic violence scenes in Hamari Adhuri Kahani sail past Censor Board

Domestic violence scenes in Hamari Adhuri Kahani sail past Censor Board

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The film has been cleared by the Censor Board in time for its release on June 12, with a 'U' certificate.

Arjun, Kareena's kissing scenes retained in Ki & Ka

Arjun, Kareena's kissing scenes retained in Ki & Ka

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The censor board has passed Ki & Ka with a UA certificate.

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Man held for posing as Advani's son

Man held for posing as Advani's son

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Mantreshwar Jha (35) called up Hindi film producers seeking roles for himself.

Sushmita out, Bipasha in

Sushmita out, Bipasha in

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Bollywood supports Sanjay Dutt

Bollywood supports Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

From spot boys to filmmakers, Bollywood will stand by him through a signature campaign.

Suneel Darshan on Talaash

Suneel Darshan on Talaash

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

Suneel Darshan talks about his latest film, Talaash

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'Now that the honorable court has given Udta Punjab the go-ahead, other filmmakers can also appeal to the courts.' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to the court verdict on Udta Punjab.

'We don't need distributors'

'We don't need distributors'

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Censor Board snips bra scene from 'Baar Baar Dekho'

Censor Board snips bra scene from 'Baar Baar Dekho'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The Nitya Mehra-directed film starring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif is scheduled to release on September 9.

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'We felt a documentary on an Indian Nobel laureate referring so insensitively to our politics and religion could result in a serious breach in the peace and harmony of the country.'

PIX: Mouni Roy, Deepika Singh mingle at award function

PIX: Mouni Roy, Deepika Singh mingle at award function

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani's snip-friendly attitude is nothing new

'If you can't digest an adult film, it's not my problem'

'If you can't digest an adult film, it's not my problem'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'When Julie 2 releases, I will tell you whether I am sanskari or not.'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

'Everyone can't be Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I would rather focus on the good rather than what didn't happen.'

Bombay Velvet passed with a U/A certificate

Bombay Velvet passed with a U/A certificate

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Anurag Kashyap Makes Peace With The Censor Board

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Central Board of Film Certification revoked the clearance granted to the movie after it was felt that its content could adversely affect the law and order situation, its chief Pahlaj Nihalani said.

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

'I am still waiting for Manoj Bajpayee's career to start'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'Apart from Satya -- which was a very good film -- Manoj Bajpayee has not featured in any hit in the 10-12 years of his career. Who is he to talk about my career? He should worry about his own.' CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out.

Behind the scenes: To 'Modi Kaka', with love

Behind the scenes: To 'Modi Kaka', with love

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A behind-the-scenes from the short film, of which we are fairly confident will win a peace prize or five.

'I have lost my mother all over again'

'I have lost my mother all over again'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

5 Unusual On-Screen Moms

5 Unusual On-Screen Moms

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Freaky moms are unacceptable to Indian audiences. Subhash K Jha lists 5 unsuccessful mom films to prove it.

CBFC chief Nihalani defends blocking 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'

CBFC chief Nihalani defends blocking 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

"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.

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'From the day I've taken over as chairperson of the CBFC, Ashoke Pandit and Chandraprakesh Diwedi have ganged up against me,' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'If filmmakers and song-writers continue to use the unconstitutional name for the city, we have no choice but to delete it,' explains the CBFC chairperson.

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Puli, Singh is Bliing gear up for box office clash

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Puli releases a day before Singh Is Bliing.

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

What killed Mahesh Anand?

What killed Mahesh Anand?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'His main problem was the lack of work opportunities.'

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

Gajendra Chauhan's 1st visit to FTII campus on Thursday

Gajendra Chauhan's 1st visit to FTII campus on Thursday

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

TV actor Gajendra Chauhan is expected to take charge as FTII chairman on Thursday after an unprecedented and unsuccessful 193-day strike by the students opposing his appointment.

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'Discussion, dialogue and mutual respect for varied points of view,' is what filmmakers can expect from the Censor Board, its new chief Prasoon Joshi tells Subhash K Jha.

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

5 Bollywood outsiders who made it BIG

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Five outsiders with zero connections in the film industry and no money made their mark despite nepotism ruling the roost.

In Pix: The Beautiful Life of Priyanka Chopra

In Pix: The Beautiful Life of Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Getting to know Priyanka Chopra through these pictures from her life.

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'