Arvind Kejriwal documentary runs into trouble with CBFC
A documentary on the rise of Arvind Kejriwal, from an activist to Delhi Chief Minister, has landed in trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as makers claim they have been asked to remove references of BJP and Congress.
May 27, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
FCAT tells CBFC to grant 'A' certificate to 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'
The Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant an ‘A certificate to "Lipstick Under My Burkha", which was denied a certificate for its sexual content earlier this year.
Apr 25, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Now censorship on television?
Far from abolishing film censorship, the Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting is actually considering a more stringent monitoring agency to channelise and restrain the free flow of content on the home-viewing medium.
Apr 22, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Raveena Tandon's 'Maatr' banned by CBFC? Here's what you should know
Bollywood's one of the popular actresses Raveena Tandon has featured in a hard-hitting narrative 'Maatr'. The film deals with the sensitive and most pressing issue of rape. Apparently, the film has reportedly been banned by the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC).
Apr 17, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
SC asks CBFC, Centre to respond to filmmaker Amol Palekar's plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asking both to file a reply on noted actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar`s plea.
Apr 17, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
CBFC needs to come to consensus, says Sonakshi Sinha
In ‘Noor’, Sonakshi plays a journalist who idolises a popular journalist, but the CBFC has asked the makers to edit the surname Dutt.
Apr 15, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
'Lipstick Under My Burkha' controversy: Shyam Benegal finds CBFC 'ban' on films unacceptable
In the wake of controversy surrounding 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' getting stalled by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC), veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal has slammed the decision of banning or stalling a film.
Feb 25, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
'Lipstick Under My Burkha': CBFC cites 'audio pornography', 'abusive words' reasons to refuse certification
The entire film fraternity is left baffled over Central Board Film Certification's (CBFC) latest ban on 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'. The censor board has cited various reasons such as sexual scenes, abusive word, lady-oriented among others to stall the screening of this internationally acclaimed film.
Feb 25, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’: CBFC refuses certificate; director vows to fight back
‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’-- starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Ratna Pathak Shah -- chronicles the secret lives of four women of different ages in a small town in India as they search for different kinds of freedom.
Feb 24, 2017, 12:10 PM IST
CBFC refuses to certify Prakash Jha's 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'
The release of filmmaker Prakash Jha's upcoming production "Lipstick Under My Burkha", starring Konkona Sensharma and Ratna Pathak Shah, has hit a roadblock after the censor board refused to certify the film.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Om Puri's 'Rambhajjan Zindabad' rejected by CBFC, claims maker
The veteran actor passed away on January 6.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Does Raj Thackeray run a parallel government, Congress asks Maharashtra CM
The state Congress on Monday asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis whether Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray is running a parallel government in the state.
Dec 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Ranveer Singh-Vaani Kapoor's 'Befikre' gets certified
From the trailer and songs released, it is safe to conclude that the movie has a lot of intimate scenes between Ranveer and Vaani.
Nov 26, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Censor board not homophobic, says Pahlaj Nihalani
A hue and cry was raised over a newly-released gay music video entitled Miss You by Sharif D. Rangnekar.
Nov 03, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
Ranveer Singh, Vaani Kapoor to continue 'kissing spree' as CBFC gives U/A certificate to new 'Befikre' trailer!
CBFC gives U/A certificate to Ranveer Singh-Vaani Kapoor's 'Befikre' trailer!
Oct 23, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
Shivaay: Censor Board passes Ajay Devgn’s film; actor thanks Pahlaj Nihalani
Ajay Devgn took to Twitter to thank Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani for passing his film Shivaay with a U/A certificate.
Oct 18, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
CBFC treats audience like children, says Soha Ali Khan
Soha Ali Khan, whose mother Sharmila Tagore was once chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), says the censorship body needs to stop treating the audience as children. The actress, whose film "31st October" struggled for clearance, says artistes are all for certification over censorship.
Sep 21, 2016, 16:34 PM IST
Ajay Devgn has no issues with CBFC, but raises concerns over piracy
Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn says he had no issues with the censor board regarding his upcoming production "Parched", and he is fine with its 'A' certificate.
Sep 12, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Director of film on Sheena Bora murder rues 'double standards' of censor board
Avadh Sharma, producer of "Ek Kahani Julie Ki", is upset with the censor board for being uncertain during film certification of the Rakhi Sawant-starrer.
Sep 05, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Pre-censorship is a reality today: Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt says the makers have reached a stage where they are pre-censoring content to avoid any trouble.
Sep 04, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
