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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.

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.

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.

Kangana Ranaut's Simran in trouble?

Kangana Ranaut's Simran in trouble?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The latest buzz from Bollywood...

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Will you watch Padmaavat? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Make your vote count.

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.

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Da Vinci on hold for another day

Rediff.com17 May 2006

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.

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Review clearance to film on Indira Gandhi's assassination: MHA to I&B ministry

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The home ministry has expressed reservation and serious concern over the contents of a Punjabi film on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination and asked the information and broadcasting ministry to take a relook at the clearance given to it.

Maharashtra CM comes to SRK's rescue

Maharashtra CM comes to SRK's rescue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

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.

Are you ready for India's Brokeback Mountain?

Are you ready for India's Brokeback Mountain?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Kapil Sharma, who plays a closet gay in Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyun tells us why.

Is this gay film too daring for India?

Is this gay film too daring for India?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The makers of the upcoming film on gays Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun are upset over the double standards of the censor board in India.

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Mr. Modi, don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride: Rahul on 'Mersal' row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan said, "Mersal was certified. Don't re-censor it. Counter criticism with logical response. Don't silence critics. India will shine when it speaks."

Aaranya Kaandam: A day in a gangster's life

Aaranya Kaandam: A day in a gangster's life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Debutante director Thiagarajan Kumararaja talks about his award-winning film.

U certificate for War and Peace

U certificate for War and Peace

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

The Mumbai high court has asked the Censor Board to grant a certificate on Anand Patwardhan's anti-nuclear short film.

Dibakar Banerjee's next after Love, Sex Aur Dhoka

Dibakar Banerjee's next after Love, Sex Aur Dhoka

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

After the super success of Love, Sex Aur Dhoka, the acclaimed filmmaker is ready to make a political thriller called Shanghai.

Anurag Kashyap's shocking new film

Anurag Kashyap's shocking new film

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

That Girl in Yellow Boots may be too 'adult' for Indian audiences.

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.

Unforgettable lovemaking, now on film

Unforgettable lovemaking, now on film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Sabrina Louis and Arsala Qureshi are ready with their new film, Unforgettable, a passionate and rather raunchy film starring Raji James and Sofia Hayat.

'Padmavati' release only after CBFC clearance: Producers

'Padmavati' release only after CBFC clearance: Producers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

They said a new release date will be announced once the "requisite clearances" are in place.

Should Ghajini have got an A certificate?

Should Ghajini have got an A certificate?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Have your say!

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

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.

Sharmila Tagore in Marathi film

Sharmila Tagore in Marathi film

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

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.

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

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'.

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

SC slams RGV for distorting national anthem

SC slams RGV for distorting national anthem

Rediff.com25 May 2009

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.'

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The actress turned 59 and became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.