News for 'Film Censor Board'

Tere Bin Laden not to be released in Pakistan

Tere Bin Laden not to be released in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Tere Bin Laden, starring Ali Zafar not cleared for release by the Pakistani censor board.

Is OMG 2 In Trouble Already?

Is OMG 2 In Trouble Already?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Will the film release on August 11 as it hopes to? Let's wait and see.

Will promos of Sunny Leone's Ek Paheli Leela get clearance in 24 hours?

Will promos of Sunny Leone's Ek Paheli Leela get clearance in 24 hours?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Censor Board chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has taken a decision to clear all promotional clippings and trailers of films within 24 hours.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

Who leaked Premam's Censor copy?

Who leaked Premam's Censor copy?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Kangana: 'Bahut Sangharsh Raha'

Kangana: 'Bahut Sangharsh Raha'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I had no idea I would endure difficult times while making this film.'

What movie did you wish the censors hadn't cleared?

What movie did you wish the censors hadn't cleared?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Could the public pay the censors NOT to clear movies that make us want to flee the theatre?

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar's film Baby

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar's film Baby

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

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.

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

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.

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Why Manoj Kumar Stopped Making Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'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.'

Kangana agrees to make cuts to 'Emergency' amid row

Kangana agrees to make cuts to 'Emergency' amid row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

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.

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Must be careful about staying films, says SC, refuses 3rd Kerala Story plea

Rediff.com4 May 2023

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.

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Revealed: Why Censors bleeped 6 words in Amartya film

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'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.'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.

Readers' Pick: Movies we wish censors HADN'T passed!

Readers' Pick: Movies we wish censors HADN'T passed!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

These movies have no business being out there!

Meet the new girl on the Malayalam block

Meet the new girl on the Malayalam block

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Film controversy: 'Need to revisit Cinematograph Act'

Film controversy: 'Need to revisit Cinematograph Act'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

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.

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

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.'

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

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.

Send 'Girlfriend' back to censors: BJP

Send 'Girlfriend' back to censors: BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

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.

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Anil Dharker passes into the ages

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'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.'

Will Manmohan, Sonia give NOC for Kher film?

Will Manmohan, Sonia give NOC for Kher film?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'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,'

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'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.'

This Is NOT Allowed In Indian Cinema

This Is NOT Allowed In Indian Cinema

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'You can't make a film about politics and name real life politicians.'

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?

SC rejects PIL on Adipurush, says level of tolerance going down

SC rejects PIL on Adipurush, says level of tolerance going down

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

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.

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

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.

Amid Centre's worry, censor won't let Dera chief's film release

Amid Centre's worry, censor won't let Dera chief's film release

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

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.

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Bollywood celebs take to Twitter to voice their opinion on the Udta Punjab controversy.

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'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'

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

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.

'Careful about not hurting religious sentiments'

'Careful about not hurting religious sentiments'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Behen Hogi Teri filmmaker Tony D'Souza out on bail. Pahlaj Nihalani says no messing around with religious sentiments.

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Important to grade films, not cut them: Shyam Benegal after 1st CBFC reforms meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

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.

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.

Gujarat VHP withdraws protest against SRK's Pathaan

Gujarat VHP withdraws protest against SRK's Pathaan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

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.