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CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'As the film was suppose to release on December 1, there are over 50 countries where this process (of certification) is on.'

Big Setback For Salaar

Big Setback For Salaar

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

It has been given an 'A' certificate, thereby cutting off a major chunk of Prabhas' fans: Kids.

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'Our culture and faith is glorious, intricate and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true.'

Allahabad HC summons makers of 'Adipurush' on July 27

Allahabad HC summons makers of 'Adipurush' on July 27

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A vacation bench comprising Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Shree Prakash Singh was hearing separate petitions of Kuldeep Tiwari and Naveen Dhawan seeking a ban on the movie.

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.

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?

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain for a third time a petition challenging the CBFC certification granted to controversial movie The Kerala Story, saying courts must be very careful while staying exhibition of films.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary actor being dropped as part of a raft of changes for the National Film Awards, according to a notification.

Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday following protests by the opposition which has been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House on the Manipur issue. In the Rajya Sabha, the opposition kept insisting on a discussion under Rule 267 of the House.

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.

PIX: Raveena, Amitabh inaugurate new CBFC office

PIX: Raveena, Amitabh inaugurate new CBFC office

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Kerala HC refuses to stay Kerala Story, producers backtrack on '32,000 women'

Kerala HC refuses to stay Kerala Story, producers backtrack on '32,000 women'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Kerala high court on Friday refused to stay the release of the controversial multi-lingual film The Kerala Story and said the trailer does not contain anything offensive to any particular community as a whole.

Are you ostriches? Censor Board gets an earful from HC

Are you ostriches? Censor Board gets an earful from HC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'Nobody has given you (CBFC) the intellectual morality and authority to decide what one wants to watch and see,' the court said.

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

'Pathaan needs to be released without any hindrance'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'You don't want to see the film, don't see it. I want to see the film. Why are you stopping me?' asks Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Asha Parekh.

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide.

Gujarat VHP withdraws protest against SRK's Pathaan

Gujarat VHP withdraws protest against SRK's Pathaan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Gujarat unit of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday withdrew its protest against Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan, a day before its release, expressing satisfaction over the removal of 'objectionable' contents from the film.

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

After MP, 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in UP

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The film, which was released on May 5, has kicked up a political storm.

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed that the film has not yet received the certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Is the Modi Sarkar RATTLED by the Power of Cinema?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'What is being proposed today is completely draconian.' Payal Singh Mohanka on the I&B ministry's plan to amend the Cinematograph Act.

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'This was an unprecedented and tough situation.' 'I am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.'

'My foes must be celebrating an early Diwali'

'My foes must be celebrating an early Diwali'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'I hope I am remembered as the CBFC chairperson who took a firm stand against vulgarity and pseudo-liberalism, no matter how unpopular it made me,' Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of The Kerala Story challenging the ban in the two states.

Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.

Pahlaj Nihalani: 'I will see Mr Prasoon Joshi in court'

Pahlaj Nihalani: 'I will see Mr Prasoon Joshi in court'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Everybody knows about Prasoon Joshi's friendship with Aamir Khan.' 'No one is surprised that Thugs Of Hindostan was given an all-clear censor certification out of turn.'

'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.

'Godse was not a supari killer'

'Godse was not a supari killer'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'If Godse's last wish was to let everyone know his views, what's wrong in that?'

Get Hard to be passed with nominal cuts?

Get Hard to be passed with nominal cuts?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

'The film has not even been submitted for censoring as yet,' says a CBFC source.

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"When matter is pending for CBFC's consideration, how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? It'll prejudice decision making of CBFC... All concerned people, holding responsible posts must be guided by rule of law and shouldn't venture into passing comments on films which haven't been cleared by CBFC. It'll prejudice minds of board members while taking a decision," a Supreme Court bench hearing the plea observed.

'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.'

'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.

Ranveer-Alia kisses NOT CENSORED!

Ranveer-Alia kisses NOT CENSORED!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Lengthy liplocks between Alia and Ranveer have been left intact.'

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'He has poured his blood, sweat and tears in Padmavati.' 'Now he has left the matter in the hands of his producers.'

Censor Board passes Aligarh with cuts

Censor Board passes Aligarh with cuts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The film, starring Manoj Bajpayee, will release as scheduled.