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Padmavati row: Makers not keen on releasing film in UK without CBFC green signal

The film has got clearance by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

Nov 23, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Trying to come up with balanced decision, need time: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on 'Padmavati'

'Padmavati' stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role along with Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.

Nov 20, 2017, 22:00 PM IST

Padmavati: Censor board jolt to makers, no expedition in certification despite protests

 Central Board of Film Certification turns down application by makers of #Padmavati seeking to expedite Certification process of the movie

Nov 20, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Padmavati: Prasoon Joshi criticises Sanjay Leela Bhansali for screening film without certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises the system of censor certification. 

Nov 20, 2017, 08:37 AM IST

Padmavati row: BJP hopeful of 'amicable solution'

Padmavati starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor has been facing protests from various communal groups, including Shree Rajput Karni Sena, for allegedly tampering historical facts.

Nov 20, 2017, 07:47 AM IST

'Padmavati' makers justify showing film at 'other forums'

The makers of 'Padmavati' have rued how the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is "looking the other way" due to which they are compelled to show the movie at other platforms.

Nov 18, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Willing to screen 'Padmavati' for anyone after CBFC approval, say film makers

The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" are willing to show the epic drama to anyone doubting its content, but only on getting a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

Nov 11, 2017, 13:49 PM IST

'Padmavati' yet to be submitted for certification: CBFC member

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming magnum opus "Padmavati", which is set for a December 1 release, has not yet been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), for clearance, a board member said.

Nov 08, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

Let's not use CBFC for controversy: Prasoon Joshi

A little over two months into his tenure as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairperson, writer-ad guru Prasoon Joshi is a tad disappointed at how the censor board is used as a springboard for controversies. It needs to stop, he says.

Oct 28, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Sharmila Tagore to be honoured at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

The actress and former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) head will receive the honour at the opening ceremony of the festival, run by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), on October 12.

Oct 09, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

Glad all like-minded people are in CBFC now: Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan is one of the newly- appointed members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the actor says she is happy that the board comprises "like-minded" people.

Sep 20, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

Prasoon Joshi pens down poem on child abuse following student's murder in school

 The recent case of a 7-year-old boy found murdered in his school has traumatized the entire nation. 

Sep 12, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

We want to make things better: Prasoon Joshi after first CBFC meeting

The newly appointed Central Board of Film Certification chief, Prasoon Joshi, called his first meeting with the new members of the board, where they discussed about the future of film censorship in India.

Sep 12, 2017, 15:29 PM IST

'Julie 2' is a clean adult, family movie: Pahlaj Nihalani

Pahlaj Nihalani, who grabbed many a headline for trimming films during his tenure as CBFC chief, has turned distributor for an upcoming erotic-thriller, "Julie 2", which he described as a "very clean, adult movie".

Sep 04, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Focus not on popular, but sound decisions: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi

Prasoon Joshi, the newly appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), believes there's a need for the censor body and filmmakers to have mutual understanding and appreciation of each one's roles and responsibilities. He says his focus will be on driving sound decisions which may or may not be "popular".

Sep 01, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Art of cinema matters, not budget says Nawazuddin Siddiqui

 Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, whose new film "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" has released in theatres, says as an artiste he is more concerned about the art of cinema rather than focusing on its budget.

Aug 26, 2017, 15:55 PM IST

Ajay Devgn starrer 'Baadshaho' cleared by CBFC

'Achhe Din' for Bollywood are finally here! The movies that were stuck with the censor board for quite some time have finally been cleared with some minor cuts. 

Aug 25, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' gets FCAT clearance with eight minor cuts

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" has been cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) with "eight minor, voluntary cuts".

Aug 16, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

CBFC is a confused organization: Pahlaj Nihalani

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a confused organization, says its former chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani, who insists its guidelines do not stipulate that films should not be cut.

Aug 15, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

Watch: Ex-CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani speaks up after being sacked

Pahlaj Nihalani has been sacked from the post of chief of censor board. Zee News talks with Nihalani to know his views on his expulsion, new CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi and other issues.

Aug 13, 2017, 16:50 PM IST