'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.'
Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.
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The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.
These movies have no business being out there!
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.
'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'
'The very basis of film censorship lies in the fact that films are considered to be mass medium, and that raw emotions of cinema have the capacity to move you.' 'Which film has moved people into action in the last 40, 50 years?' 'No film.'
The film was postponed from May 9 to 23.
Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government
They said a new release date will be announced once the "requisite clearances" are in place.
'Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life, a philosophy.'
Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.
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."
The Censor Board has refused to clear a Bengali film for taking potshots at the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Singur movement that forced the Tatas to exit the state.
Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.
Debutant director Jayan Cherian's had a tough time getting past the Censor Board to release the film.
The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.
The movie just seems to move from one comic scene to another without any thought to the storyline.
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.
Backing actor-director Kamal Haasan, Tamil superstar Rajnikanth spoke against a complete ban of his controversial movie Vishwaroopam and appealed to his 'Muslim brothers' to end the impasse through talks.
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.
The recently released poster Mental Hai Kya is like an abuse aimed at those who are fighting a disorder that demands support and social understanding, says Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.
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.
A fatwa has been issued by a Jaipur Mufti against the film 'Le Gaya Saddam' which deals with Muslim divorce system following protests.
'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.'
Could the public pay the censors NOT to clear movies that make us want to flee the theatre?
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Dibakar Banerjee and his team promote their new film, up for release this Friday.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars are tweeting.
Barbara Mori's new Spanish film is too hot for the Indian Censor Board.
Are programmes telecast on small screen pitting daughters-in-law against mothers-in-law?
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.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
Censor Board's Pankaja Thakur claims smoking should not be glamorised on screen.
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.
