udta punjab controversy

Shahid Kapoor thanks fans for 'Udta Punjab', hails power to fearless cinema!

Here's what Shahid Kapoor has to say!

Jun 19, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, relieved as 'Udta Punjab' hits the screens

 Actors Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt took a sigh of relief after "Udta Punjab" finally made its way to the theatres on Friday.

Jun 18, 2016, 08:06 AM IST

'Udta Punjab' row an attempt to malign Punjab's image: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the controversy surrounding the film "Udta Punjab" is an attempt to malign the image of Punjab.

Jun 17, 2016, 20:27 PM IST

Virus alert! Bollywood urges people to watch ‘Udta Punjab’ in theatres only – Here’s why

Visibly upset and devastated with the online leaks, actors from B-Town, dared those who indulged in piracy by telling that “anyone downloading it will have a virus attack!!”

Jun 16, 2016, 08:22 AM 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

‘Udta Punjab’ woe continues - SC moved to halt screening of film

The Bombay High Court, had directed the producer of 'Udta Punjab' to make one cut and insert three disclaimers saying, among others that the film did not promote drugs.

Jun 15, 2016, 11:56 AM IST

Amid 'Udta Punjab' row, CBFC clears Punjabi film on drugs issue

Baljeet, who has written, produced and directed "Dhee Punjab Di", slated to release on August 19, says his film is not anti-Punjab community.

Jun 12, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Film industry should not be pressurized, says Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt has voiced his opinion on the 'Udta Punjab' row!

Jun 12, 2016, 09:11 AM 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Pahlaj Nihalani out of date with today's films: Hansal Mehta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struggled to get his films cleared from the censor board in the past, says Pahlaj Nihalani's understanding of movies is outdated.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

HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying'

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the censor board for insisting on "censoring" films instead of "certifying" them and asked why it was not banning "Udta Punjab" if the movie indeed glorified drugs.

Jun 10, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Udta Punjab: CBFC says vulgar scenes must be cut

The censor board on Friday told the Bombay High Court that some of the scenes recommended for deletion in the Hindi movie "Udta Punjab" were "very vulgar".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

CBFC's role shocking in 'Udta Punjab' row: Anupam Kher

 Calling cinema a reflection of society, veteran actor Anupam Kher has extended support to the makers of "Udta Punjab" and has said the censor board's involvement in the controversy surrounding the film is "shocking".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:34 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

'Udta Punjab' row: Bombay HC raps Censor Board, asks how can words like election, MLA, MP be deleted

The CBFC is said to have demanded an alteration of the narrative with as many as 89 cuts. 

Jun 09, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

Did 'Udta Punjab' to break the stereotype: Alia Bhatt

Even in a short filmography so far, Alia Bhatt has shown versatility in picking up scripts and the actress says it was this desire to surprise the audience again that made her sign "Udta Punjab".

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

Here’s what Amitabh Bachchan has to say about the ‘Udta Punjab’ controversy

At a press conference for his forthcoming film ‘TE3N’ here, Amitabh Bachchan was asked to comment on the controversy over ‘Udta Punjab’ -- a movie on the festering drug menace in Punjab.

Jun 09, 2016, 08:23 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan speaks on 'Udta Punjab' controversy, asks not to kill creativity!

The megastar of Bollywood who has inspired generations together with his demeanour and acting on on-screen, has spoken about the latest ongoing 'Udta Punjab' controversy.

Jun 08, 2016, 18:51 PM IST