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
The film was postponed from May 9 to 23.
Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.
The Allahabad high court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie Adipurush, saying, "Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time?"
"CBFC is part of the government, the responsibility of which is not only limited to issuing certificates to the films but also to preserve the culture and tradition of the country. CBFC is needed so that right kind of films are exhibited in public.
Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.
'I'd definitely wish that the audience of Kerala mature. There are a large number of people who welcome sexual scenes or content if it is in a foreign movie but they can't accept this in a regional movie. That attitude of hypocrisy has to change.'
A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.
'The biggest agitation in Tamil Nadu -- after the anti-Hindi agitation in 1965 -- were the Jallikattu protests. The anti-Hindi agitations had the backing of a political party but this one does not. No famous actor is involved in it either. It was an incredible agitation.'
'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.'
'When he asked me to get naked, I knew it was for a reason and not just for the heck of it.'
The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.
'I would also like to congratulate the team of The Elephant Whisperers on their win today bringing another Oscar to India.'
On Thursday, the makers of PM Narendra Modi had announced on social media that they had postponed the release.
Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide.
In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.
'If filmmakers and song-writers continue to use the unconstitutional name for the city, we have no choice but to delete it,' explains the CBFC chairperson.
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Nihalani suggests that the producers should exercise more checks and curbs on the censor copy of their films.
Barbara Mori's new Spanish film is too hot for the Indian Censor Board.
'Just imagine, in 2015-16, we're shamelessly talking about women empowerment! What is more shameful than this? I decided to make a film where a woman's character would be strong and see where it goes.' Shoojit Sircar prepares us for PINK.
'Shows of PK will continue all over Maharashtra and we will provide necessary protection to ensure smooth screening of the film,' Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.
The film has been passed with a 'U' certificate.
Every now and then Bollywood finds itself in need of divine intervention.
The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.
The studio said it would soon announce the new release date for the film.
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.
Apoorva Lakhia's Zanjeer has got a mixed response from the Censor Board.
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
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.
Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government
'The censer board members should take a decision after taking into account people's views. They should be apprised about it'
'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".' 'People want to show loyalty to the party.' 'There's no end to it.' 'How many people should I show the film to?' 'Where do we draw the line?'
Debutant director Jayan Cherian's had a tough time getting past the Censor Board to release the film.
The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.
Debutante director Thiagarajan Kumararaja talks about his award-winning film.
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