Nothing disrespectful in 'Jab Harry Met Sejal', says Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to the censor board's disapproval of the term "intercourse" in a promotional video, saying neither he nor people associated with his upcoming film "Jab Harry Met Sejal" need to use anything "disrespectful" to sell it.
Jun 26, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Will clear word 'intercourse' if get 1 lakh votes in favour: Pahlaj Nihalani on 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' controversy
Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Friday said he would clear the use of the word "intercourse" in the promo and body of Imtiaz Ali's Shah Rukh starrer "Jab Harry Met Sejal" if he gets one lakh votes from the common people in its support.
Jun 24, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
Wrong of TV channels to show 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' clip: CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani is upset with media, especially television producers, for showing a clip of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Jab Harry Met Sejal" without proper certification and permission.
Jun 22, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
Makers of film on Manmohan Singh will need NOC from him, Sonia Gandhi: Pahlaj Nihalani
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani is happy that Anupam Kher is stepping into the shoes of Manmohan Singh for a film, but says the movie's makers will need to obtain no-objection certificates (NOC) from the former Prime Minister himself as well as Congress President Sonia Gandhi for film certification.
Jun 07, 2017, 19:15 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
Benegal committee recommends abolishment of censorship: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra said the report submitted to the Information and Broadcasting ministry by Shyam Benegal committee, which was formed to solve the censorship issue, assures that freedom of expression will be "preserved".
Mar 21, 2017, 15:43 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
'Dangal' can't be accused of disrespecting national sentiments: Pahlaj Nihalani
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has refuted reports that the makers of "Dangal" insulted the National Anthem in the narration, saying that the board members "vouch for genuine feeling of nationalism" in the film.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:56 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
Court dismisses complaint against AjayDevgn over 'Shivaay' song
Judicial Magistrate Ashutosh Agrawal dismissed the petition of a city-based organisation against Devgn and Central Board of Film Certification chairman Pahlaj Nihalani.
Oct 27, 2016, 00:57 AM 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
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' controversy: No one needs to give proof of their patriotism, says Pahlaj Nihalani
CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani says it is wrong to demand a proof of someone's patriotism. Director Karan Johar recently made a video appeal to those protesting the release of his directorial venture because it has Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. He said he was a patriot and wouldn't cast Pakistani artistes in future.
Oct 23, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
`Ae Dil Hai Mushkil` controversy: Pahlaj Nihalani lashes out at film associations backing MNS
For the unversed, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) after imposing a ban on Pakistani artistes working in India has also threatened to vandalize the theaters exhibiting ADHM as the movie stars Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in a cameo.
Oct 22, 2016, 12:28 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
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
IMPPA ban on Pakistani actors has no relevance: Pahlaj Nihalani
The call to ban Pakistani actors in Bollywood by the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has been deemed irrelevant by Indian film producer and censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani.
Oct 01, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Banning films with Pakistan actors could result in losses for Indian cinema, says CBFC chief Nihalani
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani has cautioned that while art and culture are subservient to issues of greater national import, Indian cinema could face losses if Pakistani actors are prevented from working in India.
Oct 01, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Rakhi Sawant slams censor board, says 'am not porn star like Sunny Leone'
Rakhi Sawant was spotted in an all infuriated avatar thrashing the censor board after it issued an 'A' certificate for her upcoming movie 'Ek Kahani Julie Ki'.
Sep 04, 2016, 13:41 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
