Pahlaj Nihalani's erotic thriller Julie 2 starring Raai Laxmi to finally release
Nihalani and his director had to cough up a compensatory amount to be able to release the film.
Nov 08, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Pahlaj Nihalani: It's time to expose Bollywood's Weinsteins
Former censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani says people like Harvey Weinstein exist in Bollywood too, and need to be exposed.
Oct 22, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Julie 2: Pahlaj Nihalani sued by NR Pachisia over copyright breach
When former chairman of the CBFC, Pahlaj Nihalani decided to be the distributor of a film like Julie 2, several eyebrows were raised. Further controversy evoked when he called Julie 2 a 'very clean, adult movie'. As per the latest developments, it doesn't look like his troubles are ending soon.
Sep 23, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
India needs censorship rating between U/A, A: Pahlaj Nihalani
There are "two cracks" that need to be fixed in the Indian film censorship system, says controversial former chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Pahlaj Nihalani, who believes introducing a new rating slab could be a solution.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Suniel Shetty's 'Bhai' sequel in the pipeline
Director Deepak Shivdasani said he has started working on the second installment of the 1997 Suniel Shetty starrer "Bhai".
Sep 20, 2017, 17:19 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
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
‘Sanskaari’ Pahlaj Nihalani to distribute Raai Laxmi’s bold film ‘Julie 2’
Pahlaj Nihalani was often criticised for being unduly sanskari.
Sep 04, 2017, 12:30 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
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
Shoojit Sircar has 'no clue' about film with Shah Rukh Khan
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says that he is tied up with Varun Dhawan-starrer "October" and that reports about him planning to collaborate with superstar Shah Rukh Khan on a film are wrong.
Aug 12, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
CBFC rejig: Vidya Balan joins board, expresses happiness over appointment
National Award winning actress Vidya Balan was on Friday appointed as part of the reconstituted Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), to be now chaired by writer Prasoon Joshi.
Aug 12, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as Censor board chief, Prasoon Joshi to replace him
In a significant development, Pahlaj Nihalani was on Friday removed as the chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification in India.
Aug 11, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
FCAT has better representatives than CBFC: 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' writer
He says the film's team is expecting justice for "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" from the FCAT.
Aug 08, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani files harassment case against journalist
As per the online buzz, the police complaint was filed on Friday at Gamdevi police station.
Aug 06, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Not heard from government: Pahlaj Nihalani on rumours around CBFC post
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Tuesday said he has not heard of any plans by the government to remove him from the post. However, he says he is ready to step down if he is asked to do so. On Tuesday morning, Nihalani woke up to a barrage of calls and messages anxiously asking him about reports that he will soon be asked to step down from the top post in the film censor body.
Jul 25, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani might be asked to step down?
A number of names are being suggested as Nihalani’s replacement.
Jul 25, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan assures 'nothing objectionable' in 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'
Even before superstar Shah Rukh Khan's promotional tours for 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' could kick off, the controversy surrounding a particular word stormed in. The chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Pahlaj Nihalani had asked to delete the word 'intercourse' from one of the mini-promos of the film for TV, saying he would retain it if he gets one lakh votes in its favour.
Jul 04, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Jab Harry Met Sejal: Shah Rukh Khan talks about one Lakh vote against Censor Board's challenge
For the unversed, Nihalani sometime back threw an open challenge to the makers of `Jab Harry Met Sejal to get one lakh votes from the general public in support of the word `intercourse` in one of its mini-trails, to get it cleared.
Jul 04, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
