Anupam Kher has been ousted as Censor Board chief. What is your say?
'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.
'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.'
Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.
'You cannot take offence at everything,' the bench said.
'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'
'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.
"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.
Madras high court on Friday restrained the police from arresting the film's director A R Murugadoss till November 27.
'I've always figured that it's the people who don't get laid enough, or well enough, who feel compelled to constrain and tear down anyone who looks as if they're having a good time.'
Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.
The Udta Punjab row continues...
The government on Thursday listed bills on personal data protection, to amend forest conservation laws and on the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the monsoon session of Parliament beginning next week.
Sherine Xavier, a Sri Lankan Tamil filmmaker from Canada, is happy. After months of struggle with the Indian censor board, she has finally obtained approval to screen her film Muttrupullia?, which deals with the post-war situation in Sri Lanka's Tamil areas.
'People, who were killed, didn't even know why they were being killed.' 'Because a couple of Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi, the whole community had to pay for it.'
There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.
Woody Allen, I salute you for taking a position against the anti-smoking messages in theatres, writes Aseem Chhabra.
The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.
'When I see someone I think of them as aunty and uncle. I forget I am the same age, because in my mind I am still 18.' Aamir Khan gets ready for his milestone birthday.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'
'What is the guarantee that someone who comes in will not interpret the existing Cinematographer's Act and the law in the same way? The whole system needs an overhaul, and we, as an industry, should fight for it.' The Udta Punjab team reacts to the court verdict.
RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.
'End of the day, my thing is, entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.'
The Bombay Velvet director said Pahlaj Nihalani has been lying and pressuring them to delay the release of the film, slated to hit theatres on June 17.
And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Soft power is the power really to win friends and influence people with the strength of your ideas.' 'India's greatest soft power is being India itself. A nation of varied beliefs, states, creeds, castes, languages and yet embodying that spirit of unity in diversity.'
'Our religion had some important philosophies regarding trans people that cannot be ignored.' 'Contemporary India is refusing and ignoring transgender people.'
Kannada director Suryakiran talks about making his acting debut in Usiriginta... Neene Hattira.
The film hits screens this Diwali.
Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.
'Modi maintains what has been called a 'strategic silence' on controversial topics,' points out Amulya Ganguli.
'The vehicles have evolved, the mindset hasn't. And it won't, not until boys are reformed to understand, imbibe and espouse the importance of consent,' says Veenu Sandhu.
The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The film makes an effort to add sparkle to the so-called 'new gen' formula, but ends up being a damp squib.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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