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
Prasoon Joshi pens down poem on child abuse following student's murder in school
The recent case of a 7-year-old boy found murdered in his school has traumatized the entire nation.
Sep 12, 2017, 16:24 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
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
Need to understand my role of CBFC Chief before making changes: Prasoon Joshi
Ad-man cum lyricist Prasoon Joshi, who has replaced Pahlaj Nihalani as the chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), says he hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds."I believe in taking on responsibilities. The way I have fulfilled other responsibilities, I will give my best to this new task as well. I am happy that people have expectations from me and I deeply respect the film industry," he told media.
Aug 12, 2017, 12:44 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
Bollywood celebrities attend Om Puri's prayer meet
Several stars from the film industry including Amitabh Bachchan, Naseerudin Shah and Randhir Kapoor, along with their family members, attended actor Om Puri's prayer meet.
Jan 09, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Ram Madhvani wanted to make a film on warrior prince 'Bodhidharma'
Director Ram Madhvani whose next venture is a web series called 'Bodhidharma: Master of Shaolin' says he initially thought of making the story of this warrior into a film.
Dec 31, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Drama is overboard on social media: Prasoon Joshi
Lyricist, screenwriter and ad guru Prasoon Joshi feels social media is in its initial stage and the reflection of real life is missing from the platform because the drama on the platform is overboard.
Sep 17, 2016, 20:54 PM IST
DNA: Prasoon Joshi's hard-hitting poem depicting society's mentality towards females
Analyzing a poem by Prasoon Joshi defining the mentality of society towards females. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Aug 25, 2016, 23:08 PM IST
Oops! Sunny Leone doesn't know Prasoon Joshi, says will google and find out
Sunny Leone reacts to lyricist Prasoon Joshi's remark, says she doesn't know who he is!
Jan 28, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi criticises writers for returning of literary honours
Prasoon Joshi is saddened by politics over literary honours
Oct 21, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar lends voice to Swachh Bharat anthem
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has lent his voice to Swachh Bharat anthem, created under a government initiative to make the "Clean India" campaign a public movement.
Sep 28, 2015, 15:32 PM IST
