'Lipstick Under My Burkha' row: Here's how Shah Rukh Khan reacted when asked about CBFC decision
Celebrities from all walks of life are stepping forward to talk about the recent 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' controversy. Even Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was asked about the same at an event on Saturday, but he apparently dodged the question.
Feb 26, 2017, 10:40 AM 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’ row: Bollywood celebrities slam CBFC decision
The film -- 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, 19:52 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
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
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
‘31st October’ gets censor clearance; Vir Das happy
Vir Das, known for his comedy roles, plays the lead character Davinder Singh in the film, based on the aftermath of the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi including the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Oct 20, 2016, 09:13 AM 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
Censor Board clears 'Shivaay' with U/A certificate, Ajay Devgn thanks Pahlaj Nihalani
While 'Shivaay' centres on the adventures of a Lord Shiva devotee, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is said to be an intense story about unrequited love.
Oct 17, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Hope Shyam Benegal's recommendations are implemented soon: Manoj Bajpayee
Acclaimed filmmaker Benegal had reccomened that there should be two categories of U/A, one plus 12 years of age and one plus 15 years of age and two categories of adult--one normal adult and another adult with caution.
Sep 20, 2016, 17:45 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
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
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
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
'Impressed' Kriti Sanon lauds 'Udta Punjab'
The movie was released by the Censor Board on June 17 with an 'A' certificate.
Jun 23, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
'Haraamkhor' ban: Senile and incapable Nihalani getting back at court: Anurag Kashyap
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who feels it's a waste of time and energy to wrangle with the Indian censor board for certification of adult films, says it's important that in a scenario when the censor body is chaired by a "senile" and "intellectually incapable" person such as Pahlaj Nihalani, movie makers must be empowered to approach the court directly.
Jun 22, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Hope no film goes through it: 'Udta Punjab' director on censors
Chaubey, who wanted to make an anti-drug movie, said the CBFC's version of his film was so different that he even thought of removing his name from the credits.
Jun 22, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Taking a stand is considered anti-national: Kabir Khan
The "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" helmer says he does not like generalisations regarding the film industry as it includes people from different backgrounds and ideologies.
Jun 15, 2016, 08:07 AM IST
