Prasoon Joshi-led CBFC suggests new initiatives
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), chaired by Prasoon Joshi, has suggested new initiatives such as to invite the heads and members of Hindi and regional film associations, and a communication campaign for educating audience segments about the various categories that film content is certified under.
Sep 24, 2018, 20:36 PM IST
CBFC receives complaint against 'Sanju'
'Sanju' stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead.
Jun 12, 2018, 16:12 PM IST
Censor board chief Prasoon Joshi skips Zee Jaipur Lit Fest
Prasoon Joshi was earlier scheduled to address a session titled 'Main aur Woh: Conversations with Myself' at the Zee JLF 2018.
Jan 27, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
Padmaavat fallout: Censor Board Chairperson Prasoon Joshi says 'will miss great moments at Zee JLF'
Prasoon Joshi was earlier scheduled to address a session titled 'Main aur Woh: Conversations with Myself' at the Zee JLF 2018.
Jan 27, 2018, 12:22 PM IST
Censor Board Chairperson Prasoon Joshi bows to Karni Sena, to skip Zee JLF 2018
Joshi was scheduled to participate in a session titled "Main aur Woh: Conversations with Myself".
Jan 27, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
Padmaavat row: Rajasthan assures security to CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi after Karni Sena threat
The Rajput Karni Sena had earlier dared CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi to enter Rajasthan at his own risk only.
Jan 21, 2018, 12:42 PM IST
Padmaavat row: Won't let Prasoon Joshi enter Rajasthan, angry Karni Sena warns Censor Board chief
Nearly 40 activists of the Rajput Karni Sena had attacked a cinema hall in Bihar and torn posters of the movie.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Padmaavat row: Massive security cover for CBFC, Karni Sena protestors detained
Karni Sena President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi has threatened to gherao the CBFC office against the January 21 release date of the movie.
Jan 12, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
'Unprofessional and irresponsible': Royals slam Censor board for clearing Padmavati
The Censor board gave a U/A certificate to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati but suggested that the name of the film be changed to 'Padmavat'.
Dec 31, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
No cuts, only modifications and title change suggested in 'Padmavati', says CBFC member
A member of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has quashed the reports doing the rounds that the board has asked for several cuts in the film `Padmavati`.
Dec 30, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
There is a difference between expression and aggression: Prasoon Joshi
The writer said the 'towering presence' of film stars has decreased today.
Dec 17, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Padmavati row: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi to meet Parliamentary Panel
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi are expected to meet members of the Parliamentary Panel today over controversial film Padmavati.
Nov 30, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Trying to come up with balanced decision, need time: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on 'Padmavati'
'Padmavati' stars Deepika Padukone in the lead role along with Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
Nov 20, 2017, 22:00 PM IST
Padmavati row: 'Deepika Padukone should know pain of being burnt alive'; Rs 1 crore award announced
As the controversy over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati refuses to die down, a local fringe group has announced an award of Rs 1 crore for anyone burning Deepika Padukone alive.
Nov 20, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
Padmavati: Prasoon Joshi criticises Sanjay Leela Bhansali for screening film without certificate
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief feels such a move compromises the system of censor certification.
Nov 20, 2017, 08:37 AM IST
I have not seen 'Padmavati': CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi
The censor board chief Prasoon Joshi today said that reports of him having watched Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film "Padmavati" are "baseless and untrue".
Nov 15, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
We respect Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an individual, artist: CBFC chief
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi said on Friday the organisation respects filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is facing the wrath of political parties, organisations and individuals over his forthcoming epic drama "Padmavati".
Nov 10, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Let's not use CBFC for controversy: Prasoon Joshi
A little over two months into his tenure as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chairperson, writer-ad guru Prasoon Joshi is a tad disappointed at how the censor board is used as a springboard for controversies. It needs to stop, he says.
Oct 28, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Telugu version of Mersal same as Tamil: Prasoon Joshi
The Telugu version of Vijay-starrer "Mersal", which had some controversial dialogues about GST and the digital India programme, will release without any cuts and muted words --just like the film's Tamil version, Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said on Friday.
Oct 27, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
