News for 'Censor Board'

Udta Punjab row: Bollywood's rechristened movies!

Udta Punjab row: Bollywood's rechristened movies!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.

PIX: Raveena, Amitabh inaugurate new CBFC office

PIX: Raveena, Amitabh inaugurate new CBFC office

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

'I wish there's a society where is no need of censorship for films'

'I wish there's a society where is no need of censorship for films'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Snippets from the eighth Jaipur Literature Festival.

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Padmavati's release can pose serious security issue in UP: Yogi govt to centre

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'

Why Dharam Sankat Mein will not go the PK way

Why Dharam Sankat Mein will not go the PK way

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The film has been passed with a 'U' certificate.

'The way I was sacked smacks of goondagardi!'

'The way I was sacked smacks of goondagardi!'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Anupam Kher lashes out at the manner he was sacked as Censor Chief.

The Leela Samson interview 'I live the life of a Hindu'

The Leela Samson interview 'I live the life of a Hindu'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life, a philosophy.'

Breaking News: Hrithik Added To Tiger 3

Breaking News: Hrithik Added To Tiger 3

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shah Rukh will play his character from Siddharth Anand's Pathaan, while Hrithik Roshan plays Kabir from Siddharth Anand's War.

Violent protests against Dera chief's movie rock Punjab, Delhi

Violent protests against Dera chief's movie rock Punjab, Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

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.

In trouble: Bengali film ridiculing Mamata Didi

In trouble: Bengali film ridiculing Mamata Didi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

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.

Censorship issues must be looked at from time to time, says Benegal

Censorship issues must be looked at from time to time, says Benegal

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal said that the film certification body has been no stranger to controversies but there should be frequent review of issues related to censorship.

'Papilo Buddha is about the landless dalits'

'Papilo Buddha is about the landless dalits'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Debutant director Jayan Cherian's had a tough time getting past the Censor Board to release the film.

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Review: Onbadhula Guru is a collection of comic scenes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.

Rajnikanth backs Haasan, against banning Vishwaroopam

Rajnikanth backs Haasan, against banning Vishwaroopam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Backing actor-director Kamal Haasan, Tamil superstar Rajnikanth spoke against a complete ban of his controversial movie Vishwaroopam and appealed to his 'Muslim brothers' to end the impasse through talks.

Taking Shanghai to eight cities in 48 hours!

Taking Shanghai to eight cities in 48 hours!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Dibakar Banerjee and his team promote their new film, up for release this Friday.

Indian Legends At Cannes

Indian Legends At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2022

India has been named the first-ever 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes film festival.

Govt can't interfere in certification process: I&B officials

Govt can't interfere in certification process: I&B officials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Make your vote count.

Govinda playing 'the biggest scamster of our times'

Govinda playing 'the biggest scamster of our times'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Rangeela Raja features Govinda as a high-living businessman.

Fatwa against 'Le Gaya Saddam', director defends film

Fatwa against 'Le Gaya Saddam', director defends film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A fatwa has been issued by a Jaipur Mufti against the film 'Le Gaya Saddam' which deals with Muslim divorce system following protests.

PIL against Kai Po Che for 'biased' portrayal of Gujarat riots

PIL against Kai Po Che for 'biased' portrayal of Gujarat riots

Rediff.com3 May 2013

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Gujarat high court seeking cancellation of the Censor Board's clearance to Hindi film `Kai Po Che', claiming that it slanders the Hindu community with its depiction of 2002 communal riots in the state.

Kangana Ranaut's Simran in trouble?

Kangana Ranaut's Simran in trouble?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The latest buzz from Bollywood...

ZaraBol: Are TV channels creating family quarrels?

ZaraBol: Are TV channels creating family quarrels?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Are programmes telecast on small screen pitting daughters-in-law against mothers-in-law?

Petition in Pakistan court against Indian films

Petition in Pakistan court against Indian films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Friday directed the Commerce Ministry and Film Censor Board to file their replies to the petition filed by film producer Kamran Ijaz.

Salman Khan: Want all my fans to support Kamal Haasan

Salman Khan: Want all my fans to support Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Ban on Vishwaroopam. NOT FAIR!'

'Ban on Vishwaroopam. NOT FAIR!'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Will UP politics take a toll on 'Araskshan'?

Will UP politics take a toll on 'Araskshan'?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

With the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections just around the corner, senior Congress leader from the state P L Punia has pitted himself against Union minister Ambika Soni over the yet unreleased Bollywood film 'Arakshan' directed by Prakash Jha.

Legal notice to Delhi Belly over abusive dialogues

Legal notice to Delhi Belly over abusive dialogues

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court today issued notices to Aamir Khan Productions, Department of Information and Broadcasting and Censor Board of Film Certification challenging the public exhibition certificate issued to Delhi Belly.

Emotional Atyachaar under HC scanner

Emotional Atyachaar under HC scanner

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

According to a PIL filed by an NGO, the show is 'spreading vulgarity and demoting social and moral values'.

'Nothing's more alluring than Katrina lighting your beedi'

'Nothing's more alluring than Katrina lighting your beedi'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Censor Board's Pankaja Thakur claims smoking should not be glamorised on screen.

'Let Bhansali go to Pakistan to release Padmavati'

'Let Bhansali go to Pakistan to release Padmavati'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'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.'

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification have sent their resignation letters to the Information and Broadcasting Minister on Saturday alleging interference from the Information and Broadcasting ministry.

Pooja Bhatt miffed over Jism 2 A certificate

Pooja Bhatt miffed over Jism 2 A certificate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Malayalam film Vegam ready to hit the screens

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.

Pawan Kumar says 'move on' with Lifeu Ishtene

Pawan Kumar says 'move on' with Lifeu Ishtene

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Debutante director Pawan Lumar talks about his film that releases tomorrow.

Is this Yash Raj's most profane film yet?

Is this Yash Raj's most profane film yet?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The film was screened at Cannes last year.

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Rediff.com17 May 2006