News for 'Censor Board'

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.

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Sharmila Tagore, for UNICEF

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The actress turned 59 and became the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

'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'.

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.'

Ram Gopal Varma ke controversies

Ram Gopal Varma ke controversies

Rediff.com12 May 2009

We take a look at the controversies that plagued the director in his professional life.

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.

Lights, camera... CUT!

Lights, camera... CUT!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the arrest of the film censor board's CEO on charges of demanding bribes to clear films, the regulatory role of the panel is in focus once again

'Netaji's romance 'historically distorted!'

'Netaji's romance 'historically distorted!'

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Researchers plan to move court if Shyam Benegal's film, Bose -- The Forgotten Hero, is released in its present form.

Gandhi's Bollywood yatra is funny!

Gandhi's Bollywood yatra is funny!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

BJP demands ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere'

BJP demands ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere', which is based on the assassins of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

SC: No need to ban Da Vinci

SC: No need to ban Da Vinci

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Supreme Court passes judgment, even as five states have banned the film.

Da Vinci releases in India on Friday

Da Vinci releases in India on Friday

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Anupam drags Surjeet to court

Anupam drags Surjeet to court

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Anupam Kher has initiated criminal proceedings in a magistrate's court against CPI-M General Secretary Harkishan Singh Surjeet for allegedly describing him an 'RSS man.'\n\n

Ondu Preethiya Kathe: Promising debut

Ondu Preethiya Kathe: Promising debut

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Despite its many flaws, director Rajashekhara Rao's debut film shows promise.

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.

'I think Ash deserved the award'

'I think Ash deserved the award'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Should India see Ranbir dropping towel?

Should India see Ranbir dropping towel?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Censor Board has chopped off a Saawariya scene where Ranbir Kapoor drops his towel. Express your opinion.

Anupam to play Manto!

Anupam to play Manto!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Soha: 'I am not comfortable exposing'

Soha: 'I am not comfortable exposing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Actress Soha Ali Khan says she is here to act

Shwetha Menon's delivery scene in Kalimannu stays, film set to release

Shwetha Menon's delivery scene in Kalimannu stays, film set to release

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Malayalam film will release on August 23.

Anupam Kher: You've insulted Kashmiri Pandits, Mr Vishal Bhardwaj

Anupam Kher: You've insulted Kashmiri Pandits, Mr Vishal Bhardwaj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Anupam Kher lashes out at Haider director Vishal Bhardwaj.

Ban demanded on Rang de Basanti

Ban demanded on Rang de Basanti

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The display of a religious symbol along with a semi-nude actor has sparked the recent controversy.

Vijay Anand suffers massive heart attack

Vijay Anand suffers massive heart attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

The 71-year-old former chairman of the Censor Board has been admitted to Mumbai's Leelavati Hospital.

Tamil actor arrested, released on bail

Tamil actor arrested, released on bail

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Tamil film actor-director S J Surya was arrested by city police on Tuesday in connection for allegedly throwing a mobile phone at a woman censor board official in a fit of anger.

PIX: Sonam, Aamir support Anil Kapoor's 24, Season 2

PIX: Sonam, Aamir support Anil Kapoor's 24, Season 2

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Kher may withdraw case against Surjeet

Kher may withdraw case against Surjeet

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Kher is mulling over withdrawing the case after a Mumbai court hearing the matter adjourned it to May 16 as the Left leader failed to appear in court.

Should adult films be banned on TV?

Should adult films be banned on TV?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are we entitled to make our own choices? Or should the government decide what we can and cannot watch?

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.

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Two days back, the judges had asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification to file their replies on a petition filed by a serial blast accused against the release of movie.

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

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.'

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.

Filmmaker Vijay Anand dead

Filmmaker Vijay Anand dead

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The 71-year-old actor-director suffered a massive heart attack.

Will Saif Ali Khan starrer Phantom make it to theatres in time?

Will Saif Ali Khan starrer Phantom make it to theatres in time?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Kabir Khan film has already missed two certification dates.

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'

The Rediff Review: Jism

The Rediff Review: Jism

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003