Tere Bin Laden, starring Ali Zafar not cleared for release by the Pakistani censor board.
Censor Board chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has taken a decision to clear all promotional clippings and trailers of films within 24 hours.
'I had no idea I would endure difficult times while making this film.'
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
'I am not a greedy film person, even as an actor.' 'While my contemporaries Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor acted in nearly 300 films each, I've done hardly 35 films in my entire career.'
The biographical drama is caught up in controversy after some Sikh organisations including the Shiromani Akali Dal objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.
Could the public pay the censors NOT to clear movies that make us want to flee the theatre?
A Nepal court on Thursday lifted the ban on Hindi films, including Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, asking authorities not to halt the screening of any movie passed by the country's censor board.
Censor boards in Islamabad and Karachi have decided to ban the film because it portrays a negative image of Muslims and the negative characters in the film also have Muslim names.
'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'
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.
The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.
'We felt a documentary on an Indian Nobel laureate referring so insensitively to our politics and religion could result in a serious breach in the peace and harmony of the country.'
The court made the observation while hearing a plea which claimed that the depiction of a Bible concealing a gun in the Malayalam action movie Antony denigrates Christianity.
These movies have no business being out there!
A source close to the Censor Board says the issue of cinema on Punjab is no more a censorial concern. 'It is now seen as a matter of national security.'
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Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's film 'Vishwaroopam', Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday said there was a need to "revisit" the Cinematograph Act to ensure decisions of the Censor Board are implemented.
'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'
The BJP, Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have led violent protests against the movie, a story of a lesbian relationship, all over the country.
'Goodbye dearest Anil. An elegant mind, a stylish writer, and a loyal friend. You will be missed by all those whose lives you touched. RIP.'
'The makers of The Accidental Prime Minister would have to get an NOC from Manmohan Singhji, Sonia Gandhiji and all the other politicians who are part of the narrative,'
'You can't make a film about politics and name real life politicians.'
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking revocation of the film certificate of controversial movie Adipurush, saying cinematic representation may not be an exact replica of text.
Are programmes telecast on small screen pitting daughters-in-law against mothers-in-law?
The Central Board of Film Certification revoked the clearance granted to the movie after it was felt that its content could adversely affect the law and order situation, its chief Pahlaj Nihalani said.
Even as the home ministry sent out alerts to states over Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim's movie, Messenger of God, the Censor Board has refused to certify the film taking exception to the spiritual leader depicting himself as god on the silver screen.
'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.' 'Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.' 'Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood and theme of the show.'
In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.
'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'
Bollywood celebs take to Twitter to voice their opinion on the Udta Punjab controversy.
'I believe all rectifications have been made in it (film). The Censor Board has made corrections. Controversial words have been removed. So, I don't see any point in protesting now'
Justices S C Dharmadhikari and Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi said it will pass orders in the case on June 13 after it concluded hearing arguments on the petition filed by Phantom Films, producer of Udta Punjab, against an order of the revising committee of the Central Board of Film Certification that suggested changes in the film.
Behen Hogi Teri filmmaker Tony D'Souza out on bail. Pahlaj Nihalani says no messing around with religious sentiments.
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.
Film certification guidelines need contemporary interpretation and should be as non-discretionary as possible, Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday as he met the government-appointed Shyam Benegal panel to look into the revamp of Censor Board, in Mumbai.
Sabrina Louis and Arsala Qureshi are ready with their new film, Unforgettable, a passionate and rather raunchy film starring Raji James and Sofia Hayat.
She held a roadshow in Nagpur on Sunday for BJP candidate Pravin Datke.
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