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
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
Filmmakers must be sensitive to religious sentiments: Pahlaj Nihalani
The Sikh community had reportedly complained regarding the use of a kirpan-like dagger as an accessory on Jacqueline's short outfit in the song "Sau tarah ke".
Jun 20, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
'Haramkhor' row: Ashoke Pandit slams Pahlaj Nihalani's 'mindset'
For the uninitiated, Kashyap's 'Haramkhor' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, deals with a romantic relationship between a teacher and a student.
Jun 19, 2016, 18:30 PM IST
More trouble for 'Udta Punjab': Petition filed in SC against screening of movie
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the makers of upcoming Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" to remove from the movie's promos a scene ordered to be removed by the Bombay High Court.
Jun 15, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Anurag Kashyap wants Pahlaj Nihalani's ouster, but says it's not enough
The Bombay High Court yesterday ordered CBFC to certify "Udta Punjab" within 48 hours with just one cut so that its producers can release the movie on June 17.
Jun 14, 2016, 20:04 PM IST
Bombay High Court overrules CBFC, clears 'Udta Punjab' for release with single cut
CBFC's demand for a stay has been refused by the High Court.
Jun 13, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Pahlaj Nihalani out of date with today's films: Hansal Mehta
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who himself has struggled to get his films cleared from the censor board in the past, says Pahlaj Nihalani's understanding of movies is outdated.
Jun 11, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
'Udta Punjab': HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying'; `liberal` Pahlaj Nihalani says he is not deciding authority
The Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer deals with the issue of how the youth in Punjab are succumbing to drug addiction.
Jun 10, 2016, 19:44 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
Congress' Amarinder Singh to release uncensored copies of 'Udta Punjab' on June 17
Abhishek Chaubey-directed 'Udta Punjab' has run into trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over references to Punjab and the drugs racket in the state.
Jun 09, 2016, 18:54 PM 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
Swamy slams AAP's 'PM Modi having CBFC chief in pocket' remark, says it is trying to gain from 'Udta Punjab' row
Swamy's remark came a day after CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani alleged that the movie's co-producer Anurag Kashyap has taken money from Arvind Kejriwal's party to show Punjab in bad light.
Jun 09, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
'Udta Punjab' censor row: Hearing in Bombay High Court underway
The ongoing battle between 'Udta Punjab' makers and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani took a legal turn when co-producers Phantom Films, filed a petition in Bombay High Court.
Jun 09, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Udta Punjab row: Delhi CM Kejriwal slams CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani for censoring Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab'.
Jun 08, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
'Udta Punjab' controversy: Anurag Kashyap took money from AAP, accuses CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani
AAP has now claimed that Nihalani is acting like a BJP tool.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
'Udta Punjab' censor controversy: Anurag Kashyap lashes out, says won't let Pahlaj Nihalani play god!
As per latest reports, the makers of 'Udta Punjab' have been asked by the Censor Board to make changes, altering any reference to Punjab.
Jun 07, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
'Udta Punjab' controversy: Censoring film will not fix state's drug problem, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that censoring 'Udta Punjab' would not fix the menace of drugs in the state.
Jun 07, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
U/A certificate for 'The Angry Birds Movie' appropriate: Pahlaj Nihalani
Pahlaj Nihalani has given U/A certificate to the Hollywood project 'The Angry Birds Movie'.
May 18, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
