Central Board of Film Certification

Mahesh Bhatt eager for freedom from 'CBFC stranglehold'

Mahesh Bhatt hopes for artistic freedom in the Indian film industry.

Jan 01, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

'Central Board of Film Certification' revamp need of the hour: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is part of the newly-appointed revamp panel.

Jan 01, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

Rishi Kapoor says he was offered Censor board chief's post

 Rishi Kapoor had declined the chairmanship of 'Central Board of Film Certification', because he felt it was a thankless job,

Dec 18, 2015, 19:37 PM IST

We're going back to dark ages: Emraan Hashmi on film censorship

Emraan Hashmi says film censorship is making us go back to dark ages. 

Nov 27, 2015, 17:51 PM IST

Censor Board chief hits out at critics, says changes in `Spectre` as per guidelines

Nihalani has been facing criticism from the media, the industry and his own board members over his unilateral approach in clearing of films.

Nov 26, 2015, 13:07 PM IST

Censorship in India always a problem: Sudhir Mishra

Some of the serious filmmakers of the west will not allow the film to be released with any cuts like Steven Spielberg or Woody Allen," Mishra said.

Nov 22, 2015, 00:58 AM IST

Why did Indian board censor James Bond's kissing scenes in Spectre?

India's notoriously prudish film board has ruled that long kissing scenes in the new James Bond movie Spectre are not suitable for Indian audiences.

Nov 19, 2015, 22:40 PM IST

FTII students seek removal of Pahlaj Nihalani as censor chief

The FTII Students' Association on Tuesday sought resignation of the censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani.

Nov 17, 2015, 22:11 PM IST