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Priya Malik posts 'free the nipple' photo to criticize censorship

Priya Malik’s ‘free the nipple’ photo is an answer to those who feel “wearing a visible bra would be indecent”.

Aug 31, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

'Raaz Reboot' passed with no cuts by CBFC: Mukesh Bhatt

Many Bollywood films might have run into trouble with the censors lately, but producer Mukesh Bhatt is elated that his upcoming movie "Raaz Reboot" has been spared by the board with no cuts.

Aug 30, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

NO 'Baar Baar Dekho' THESE scenes in Katrina Kaif-Sidharth Malhotra film! CBFC cuts 'bra shot', 'Savita bhabhi' reference

The Central Board of Film and Certification (CBFC) has done it again! 

Aug 29, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

No more ‘censorship’ powers to Censor Board, only ‘certification’: IB sources

In a massive development set to rock the Censor Board and the film industry, the monitoring body is likely to be stripped off its 'censoring' powers and will be left only with the authority to 'certify'.

Aug 14, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Censor board stalled my career for 7 years, says Anurag Kashyap

Melbourne Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and blamed the censorship guidelines for stalling his career for seven years.

Aug 12, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

We like to see achievers but not the struggle: Manoj Bajpayee

Coming from a small village of Bihar, Manoj Bajpayee struggled his way to success in Bollywood but the actor says people in India are more interested in achievements rather than the journey.

Aug 03, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

UNindian: Brett Lee movie runs into trouble with censor board demanding tone down version of love scene

UNindian is slated to be released on 19 August.

Jul 28, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

Censor board has always been unfair, says Manoj Bajpayee

National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee, who will next be seen onscreen in "Budhia Singh - Born To Run", says the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has "always been unfair".

Jul 14, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

CBFC to ban DVD submission of films for censor certification

After the online leak of 'censor copies' of recent films like ' Udta Punjab' and ' Great Grand Masti' before their official release, the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) has taken a decision to ban submission of DVD format of movies for censor certification.

Jul 08, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

CBFC clears Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" under 'A' category with 13 cuts: Pahlaj Nihalani

After much controversy the Central Board of Film Certification (CFBC) on Sunday gave the nod to Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab' with 'A' certificate.

Jun 13, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

Hope we move from censorship to certification: Vivek Oberoi

The "Masti" actor said he is hopeful that the current government will make some reforms with regards to the Censor Board.

Jun 12, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Film industry should not be pressurized, says Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt has voiced his opinion on the 'Udta Punjab' row!

Jun 12, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

The whole country has become a censor board: Irrfan Khan

Actor Irrfan Khan says he is surprised that when a film addresses a crucial issue that has been present for several years.

Jun 11, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying'

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the censor board for insisting on "censoring" films instead of "certifying" them and asked why it was not banning "Udta Punjab" if the movie indeed glorified drugs.

Jun 10, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Udta Punjab: CBFC says vulgar scenes must be cut

The censor board on Friday told the Bombay High Court that some of the scenes recommended for deletion in the Hindi movie "Udta Punjab" were "very vulgar".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

CBFC's role shocking in 'Udta Punjab' row: Anupam Kher

 Calling cinema a reflection of society, veteran actor Anupam Kher has extended support to the makers of "Udta Punjab" and has said the censor board's involvement in the controversy surrounding the film is "shocking".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Bombay HC not satisfied with Censor Board's objection; hearing to continue today

After Bombay High Court rapped the Censor Board over the controversy surrounding 'Udta Punjab', the matter was adjourned till today. The HC sought an explaination from the CBFC on their insistence of removing 'Punjab' from the title of the film.

Jun 10, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Priyanka Chopra backs 'Udta Punjab', says title is the creativity of every producer and director—Details inside

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra recently came back to Mumbai after wrapping up her work commitments in the West, attended a promotional event of her first Bhojpuri production, and it was there she was quizzed over the ongoing battle between the CBFC and 'Udta Punjab'.

Jun 10, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

This is blackmail: Anurag Kashyap on 'Udta Punjab' row

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that he felt blackmailed throughout his battle with the Censor Board over the certification for his upcoming movie "Udta Punjab".

Jun 09, 2016, 13:58 PM IST