News for 'censor-board'

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Is Kathakali Kerala's Udta Punjab?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Jadavpur University hub of anti-nationals'

'Jadavpur University hub of anti-nationals'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

"Student unrest has become a common phenomenon in JU. The trend of CPI-M and Left-backed student unions of JU has been to stop anything that is against their ideology, which is totally against the country's democratic set up. We condemn it," state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said.

The politics of grievance

The politics of grievance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'A class antagonism of rich versus poor took the colouring of a communal confrontation,' says Sunil Sethi.

Bhansali equally guilty as those threatening him: Yogi

Bhansali equally guilty as those threatening him: Yogi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'No one has the right to take the law into their hands whether it is Sanjay Leela Bhansali or anyone else,' Adityanath said.

Ensure 'Padmavati' is not released without 'necessary' changes: Raje urges Irani

Ensure 'Padmavati' is not released without 'necessary' changes: Raje urges Irani

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in the period drama starring Padukone, Shahid Kapur and Ranveer Singh.

Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The producers of Padmavati held a special screening for a few journalists.

The Rediff Review: Jism

The Rediff Review: Jism

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

What makes Shah Rukh feel 'beautiful'

What makes Shah Rukh feel 'beautiful'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Review: Befikre is joyful and will make you smile

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Aditya Chopra's film reminds us that a well-shot Bollywood romantic film can be so entertaining even when it does not offer anything new, says Aseem Chhabra.

'I had never been on a film set before'

'I had never been on a film set before'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Former Indian Censor Board chief Leela Samson talks about her acting debut.

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The arrest was made after it was found that Dipak Kumar was linked to illegal torrent upload of the movie. He was arrested following the questioning by the cyber cell of the police, said Mumbai Police's Cyber Police Station..

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'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.

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It said even if the film is released on April 11, as claimed by the Congress activist, it will be appropriate for him to seek a redressal from the Election Commission.

'No one was talking about drug abuse in our cinema'

'No one was talking about drug abuse in our cinema'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Abhishek Chaubey talks about Udta Punjab, his actors and how the drug-themed film happened.

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Senior IPS officer Anil Kumar Sinha was on Tuesday night appointed the new CBI Director to succeed Ranjit Sinha who retired in a glare of controversy with the Supreme Court directing him to recuse from 2G spectrum scam case probe.

'Militarisation is a problem in the Tamil areas in Lanka'

'Militarisation is a problem in the Tamil areas in Lanka'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Sherine Xavier, a Sri Lankan Tamil filmmaker from Canada, is happy. After months of struggle with the Indian censor board, she has finally obtained approval to screen her film Muttrupullia?, which deals with the post-war situation in Sri Lanka's Tamil areas.

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Why Pahlaj Nihalani is angry about IIFA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Foreign exchange is being squandered.' 'Every top star is given tickets for his spouse, children, parents, ayahs, bodyguards, friends, friends of friends...' 'I've heard stars are even given shopping money.' 'Who is paying for all this?'

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Boney Kapoor performed the last rites with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi by his side.

Will move court if Sonia biography is objectionable, says Cong

Will move court if Sonia biography is objectionable, says Cong

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

As a book offering "dramatised biography" of Congress President Sonia Gandhi hit stands in India, the party on Friday asserted it could take legal action if the contents of the book were "objectionable".

Nothing offensive in PK, says Delhi High Court

Nothing offensive in PK, says Delhi High Court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'You cannot take offence at everything,' the bench said.

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Shah Rukh, Salman party with the Ambanis

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Shah Rukh, Salman party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Pictures from the party.

Tamil Madras Cafe will NOT release in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Madras Cafe will NOT release in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Tamil version, however, will release in Andhra Pradesh.

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Pink interview: 'Calling a film 'women-oriented' is an abuse'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'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.

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

After UP, Gujarat, Bihar's Nitish joins anti-Padmavati chorus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The chief minister said he was not in favour of the movie's release until its producer, director and all those who are associated with it offer a clarification putting the controversy to rest.

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Padmavati row: SC dismisses plea to delete 'objectionable' scenes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was informed that the film has not yet received the certification from the Central Board of Film Certification.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Abhishek, Aishwarya shoot for Jazbaa

Abhishek, Aishwarya shoot for Jazbaa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about her films but dodges question on censor board!

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'

Pahlaj Nihalani on Udta Punjab row: It's not a personal decision

Pahlaj Nihalani on Udta Punjab row: It's not a personal decision

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani tries to downplay his role in the Udta Punjab controversy.

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

'After Indira Gandhi's assassination, it wasn't riots, it was a massacre'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'People, who were killed, didn't even know why they were being killed.' 'Because a couple of Sikhs assassinated Indira Gandhi, the whole community had to pay for it.'

After Pakistan, UAE bans Bangistan

After Pakistan, UAE bans Bangistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.