More trouble for Udta Punjab as NGO moves SC against Bombay HC order
8 years, 9 months ago

More trouble for Udta Punjab as NGO moves SC against Bombay HC order

Hindustan Times  

The Shahid Kapoor-starrer Udta Punjab that recently won a bitter battle against the censor board may not be out of the woods, yet. A Punjab-based NGO on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court the Bombay high court order that cleared the film on drug abuse in Punjab with just one cut. Read: ‘Udta Punjab’ row in Punjab-Haryana HC: Screening held for lawyers, petitioners The NGO, Human Rights Awareness Association, sought urgent hearing on its petition claiming the movie depicted the state in “bad light”. The HC order, which came on a plea by the same NGO, asked the film’s producer Phantom Films to “modify” the promos and ensure that the scene in question is also withdrawn from online such as like YouTube. The Aam Aadmi Party that is presenting itself as the third alternative in the poll-bound state, while denying the charge of funding the film said Udta Punjab reflected the “truth about Punjab.

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1 Year of Udta Punjab: A film that shone with flying colours despite the controversies
7 years, 9 months ago

1 Year of Udta Punjab: A film that shone with flying colours despite the controversies

India TV News  

Udta Punjab- the movie which hit many hurdles even before its release. But the major controversy around the film struck when CBFC asked the film to drop the word ‘Punjab’ from the title. Here are some other controversies surrounding the film ‘Udta Punjab’. Kareena Kapoor was paired with Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh whereas Shahid was to act opposite Alia Bhatt. …

Pakistan censor board suggests 100 cuts in ‘Udta Punjab’, makers decide on not releasing the film there
8 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan censor board suggests 100 cuts in ‘Udta Punjab’, makers decide on not releasing the film there

India TV News  

New Delhi: The movie ‘Udta Punjab’ might have won a battle with the Central Board of Film Certification in India, but not in Pakistan. The censor board of the neighbouring country suggested that the movie goes through 100 cuts before hitting screens and the makers refuses to do so. Abhishek and the team of ‘Udta Punjab’ had moved Bombay High …

'Udta Punjab' film leak suspect nabbed
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab' film leak suspect nabbed

Firstpost  

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police Cyber Cell has arrested a person from New Delhi who is allegedly linked to the online leak of the recent film “Udta Punjab” two days prior to its release, an official said here on Wednesday. He was taken to the Cyber Police Station here and after his active role in the issue was confirmed, he …

On a cutting spree
8 years, 9 months ago

On a cutting spree

The Hindu  

Hours after the Bombay High Court cleared Abhishek Chaubey’s much-in-the-news Udta Punjab with a single cut, instead of the 89 cuts mooted by the Central Board of Film Certification’s revision committee, CBFC Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani said: “I had put in place a proper system. In April this year, Nihalani explained the CBFC’s decision: “The Home Ministry has opined that the …

Badals must watch 'Udta Punjab': Arvind Kejriwal
8 years, 9 months ago

Badals must watch 'Udta Punjab': Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

“Movie shows politicians running drug rackets, drugs distributed freely during elections. New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday praised the movie ‘Udta Punjab’ and said Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his family must watch the “powerful film” and see what they have done to the state. Badals must watch it to see what they have done …

'Udta Punjab' row an attempt to malign Punjab's image: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
8 years, 9 months ago

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

India TV News  

Thane: Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said the controversy surrounding the film Udta Punjab is an attempt to malign the image of Punjab and its people. Ms Badal, while talking to reporters after participating in a BJP programme in Maharashtra's Thane, termed infiltration as a major problem which is taking place in spite of high vigilance …

Udta Punjab Movie Review
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab Movie Review

India Today  

Udta Punjab is a sledgehammer of a film that not only gets its hands dirty, digging deep into the Punjab drug menace, but is also an out-and-out entertainer. Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh, Satish Kaushik Direction: Abhishek Chaubey Ratings: Udta Punjab has sadness in its cold heart and speed running through its pulsating veins. Within …

SC refuses to halt release of ‘Udta Punjab’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses plea seeking its ban [Read Order]
8 years, 9 months ago

SC refuses to halt release of ‘Udta Punjab’; Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses plea seeking its ban [Read Order]

Live Law  

Attempts to block release of “Udta Punjab” again failed as the Supreme Court of India today declined to hear a plea by an NGO to halt the release of the film. The Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and L. Nageswara Rao asked the NGO to approach Punjab and Haryana High Court.“We are not interfering in the …

16th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
8 years, 9 months ago

16th June News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day

India TV News  

National News- 20-yr-old JeM operative who directed Pathankot attack flees from Pakistan Motivated by Pakistan's lackluster track record, a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative who allegedly gave directions over phone to the terrorists during the attack on the Pathankot airbase has reportedly managed to flee to Afghanistan from Pakistan. International News- China could support India's NSG bid if New Delhi 'played by rules': …

Aamir Khan: It's a big shame for CBFC if censor copy of ‘Udta Punjab’ is leaked
8 years, 9 months ago

Aamir Khan: It's a big shame for CBFC if censor copy of ‘Udta Punjab’ is leaked

India TV News  

New Delhi: Superstar Aamir Khan during a press conference on Thursday evening in Lel village of Ludhiana, said that it is shameful on the part of Central Board of Film Certification if a censor copy of ‘Udta Punjab’ has been leaked. Interestingly, the copy of ‘Udta Punjab’ which is doing the rounds of media is the censor copy and even …

Punjab and Haryana HC clears the way for Udta Punjab’s release
8 years, 9 months ago

Punjab and Haryana HC clears the way for Udta Punjab’s release

Hindustan Times  

Udta Punjab will hit the theatres on Friday as scheduled after a high court refused on Thursday to stall the release of the controversial drug-themed film that has triggered a political slug-fest in the poll-bound state. If you consume drugs you can lose your loved ones in future and it’s basically a thing you don’t want to do in life.” …

SC refuses to stay release of ‘Udta Punjab’
8 years, 9 months ago

SC refuses to stay release of ‘Udta Punjab’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A day before the scheduled release of Udta Punjab, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the order of the Bombay high court allowing it with just one cut. On Wednesday, Human Rights Awareness Association, a Punjab-based non-governmental organization moved the apex court, seeking a stay on the release of the film depicting drug abuse in …

SC clears Udta Punjab release, permits petitioner to approach Punjab, Haryana HC
8 years, 9 months ago

SC clears Udta Punjab release, permits petitioner to approach Punjab, Haryana HC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined the plea of an NGO to put on hold the release of the film Udta Punjab and asked Human Rights Awareness Association to approach the Punjab and Haryana high court. The NGO had on Thursday sought urgent hearing on its petition, claiming the film Udta Punjab on drug abuse in the border state depicted …

Controversial film 'Udta Punjab' all set to hit silver screens on Friday
8 years, 9 months ago

Controversial film 'Udta Punjab' all set to hit silver screens on Friday

ABP News  

Speaking to reporters outside the court, counsel for filmmakers Sanjay Kaushik said, "After examining the entire movie, the court took a decision that the film would be released tomorrow and dismissed the petition." Four militants, soldier killed in Kashmir gunfight "The court observed that there is nothing in the movie that shows Punjab in bad light or says anything against …

Udta Punjab leaked online, producers file complaint with cyber cell
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab leaked online, producers file complaint with cyber cell

Hindustan Times  

Producers of drug-themed drama Udta Punjab, slated for Friday release, on Wednesday lodged a complaint with cyber police alleging that the film was leaked online. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh. The FIR was filed by Satyajeet Mukharjee from Phantom Films Pvt Ltd. Read | Udta Punjab in Punjab-Haryana HC: Screening held, feedback …

Make changes in ‘Udta Punjab’ promos as per Bombay high court order: Delhi HC
8 years, 9 months ago

Make changes in ‘Udta Punjab’ promos as per Bombay high court order: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday told the producers of ‘Udta Punjab’ to remove from the film’s promos a scene which the Bombay HC has ordered to be cut. A bench of justices Sunil Gaur and PS Teji directed the movie’s producer, Phantom Films, to “modify” the promos accordingly and ensure that the scene in question is also withdrawn from …

‘Udta Punjab’ in Punjab-Haryana HC: Screening held, feedback awaited
8 years, 9 months ago

‘Udta Punjab’ in Punjab-Haryana HC: Screening held, feedback awaited

Hindustan Times  

The special screening of ‘Udta Punjab’ movie was held at Nehru Planetarium in Mumbai on Tuesday evening. Bombay high court lawyer Sujay N Kantawala, who has been appointed the amicus curiae by the Punjab and Haryana high court, said over phone that he along with petitioner Wattan Sharma and lawyers of the CBFC and movie producer attended the screening. A …

Revealed: After much chaos; Udta Punjab will release on this date
8 years, 9 months ago

Revealed: After much chaos; Udta Punjab will release on this date

India TV News  

Mumbai: The makers of "Udta Punjab" have decided to release the film worldwide on June 17 after the Bombay High Court cleared the film for release with one cut and three disclaimers. It has been wonderful for the country and it shows that there is freedom of expression and we want to announce that 'Udta Punjab' is coming on June …

More trouble for 'Udta Punjab'? Now petition in Punjab High Court against film
8 years, 9 months ago

More trouble for 'Udta Punjab'? Now petition in Punjab High Court against film

Firstpost  

The Punjab HC has asked for a special screening of the film after a petitioner claimed Udta Punjab showed the state and its youth in a bad light Even as the Bombay High Court granted Udta Punjab a go-ahead, is more legal trouble for the film brewing from another quarter? On Tuesday morning, The Indian Express and Hindustan Times were …

Cautious optimism over HC verdict on 'Udta Punjab'
8 years, 9 months ago

Cautious optimism over HC verdict on 'Udta Punjab'

The Hindu  

It was a moment of relief for director of Udta Punjab Abhishek Chaubey. While saluting the courage of his producers and the hard work of lawyers, he hoped the court order in favour of his film would ring in the larger good of cinema; that films would be viewed in their respective rightful contexts than fall under blanket scrutiny. Film-maker …

No objection to ‘Udta Punjab’ release: Punjab govt
8 years, 9 months ago

No objection to ‘Udta Punjab’ release: Punjab govt

The Hindu  

With Bombay High Court on Monday clearing decks for the release of Udta Punjab, which was caught in censorship row, Punjab government said they had no objection to the movie’s release. “There is no intention of the state government to stop the release of the movie,” Punjab Education Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal Secretary and Spokesman, Daljeet Singh Cheema said …

Udta Punjab row: Know who said what on Bombay HC’s ‘one cut’ judgement!
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab row: Know who said what on Bombay HC’s ‘one cut’ judgement!

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Bombay High Court on Monday allowed the release of the ‘controversial’ movie Udta Punjab with just one cut and three disclaimers. Udta Punjab’s co-producer Anurag Kashyap had criticised the Board’s decision in strong words and compared Nihlani’s working to dictatorship in North Korea. Today, as the High Court has ruled most points in favour of ‘Udta Punjab’, …

'Udta Punjab will fly': Anurag Kashyap, Alia Bhatt and Bollywood react to verdict
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab will fly': Anurag Kashyap, Alia Bhatt and Bollywood react to verdict

Firstpost  

As the Bombay HC passed a landmark judgment on Udta Punjab clearing the film with one cut out of a suggested 89, the entire film fraternity stood together and supported the film’s release. — Dia Mirza June 13, 2016 Relieved by the court's judgement, looking to release the film on the scheduled date: Abhishek Chaubey,Director of #UdtaPunjab — NDTV June …

Udta Punjab to release on June 17 with one major cut, three disclaimers, rules Bombay HC
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab to release on June 17 with one major cut, three disclaimers, rules Bombay HC

India TV News  

Mumbai: In a major relief to the producers of Udta Punjab, the Bombay High Court today allowed the release of the film with one major cut. Refusing to put a stay on film's release, the bench directed the CBFC to issue a fresh certificate to the movie in two days. Ahead of its verdict on a series of cuts imposed …

CBFC’s job is to certify, not censor: Bombay HC on Udta Punjab
8 years, 9 months ago

CBFC’s job is to certify, not censor: Bombay HC on Udta Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The Bombay high court on Monday began dictating its order on the plea filed by the filmmakers of Udta Punjab regarding the cuts suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification. Actors Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh star in the controversial film Udta Punjab that revolves around the drug menace in Punjab. Read | Udta …

Udta Punjab set to soar with one cut, ‘A’ certificate
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab set to soar with one cut, ‘A’ certificate

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Central Board of Film Certification to issue an ‘A’ certificate to the movie Udta Punjab with the deletion of one scene and a modified disclaimer. A division bench of Justice S. C. Dharmadhikari and Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi said, “We do not find anything in the script that affects the sovereignty and …

‘Udta Punjab’ cleared under ‘A’ category with 13 cuts, says censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani
8 years, 9 months ago

‘Udta Punjab’ cleared under ‘A’ category with 13 cuts, says censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani

India TV News  

‘Udta Punjab’ cleared under ‘A’ category with 13 cuts, says censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani New Delhi: Backing down from its earlier stand of suggesting 89 cuts, the Central Board of Film Certification has cleared the controversial drug-themed Bollywood film ‘Udta Punjab’ with 13 cuts under the ‘A’ category, New Delhi: Backing down from its earlier stand of suggesting 89 …

Amid 'Udta Punjab' row, CBFC clears Punjabi film on drugs issue
8 years, 9 months ago

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

India TV News  

Mumbai: In the wake of the ongoing controversy over certification of Bollywood film "Udta Punjab", based on the menace of drugs in Punjab, the censor board has cleared Punjabi filmmaker Baljeet Singh's upcoming film "Dhee Punjab Di" with a 'U' certificate. Baljeet, who has written, produced and directed "Dhee Punjab Di", slated to release on August 19, says his film …

Here’s how ‘Udta Punjab’ team is planning to ‘cash in’ the Censor Board controversy!
8 years, 9 months ago

Here’s how ‘Udta Punjab’ team is planning to ‘cash in’ the Censor Board controversy!

India TV News  

New Delhi: ‘Udta Punjab’ makers are currently locked in a legal battle with CBFC over the censorship of the movie. But more people are definitely interested in the film now than earlier.” The report further states that ‘Udta Punjab’ producers have advised the two leading ladies – Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor to stay mum on the issue. Helmed by …

Punjab govt. not contemplating any ban on ‘Udta Punjab’: SAD
8 years, 9 months ago

Punjab govt. not contemplating any ban on ‘Udta Punjab’: SAD

The Hindu  

The Shiromani Akali Dal today said the Punjab government was not contemplating any ban on Shahid Kapoor-starrer Udta Punjab, which is caught in a censorship row, and alleged AAP’s “hand” in the making of the film to defame the State. Mr. Cheema asked Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to accept his party’s “role” in the …

Don’t be overly critical of Udta Punjab: HC
8 years, 9 months ago

Don’t be overly critical of Udta Punjab: HC

Hindustan Times  

The Bombay high court came down heavily on the censor board on Friday, saying it was “overly critical” of a controversial drug-themed film, but also asked its producers to delete a potentially offensive scene and tone down expletives. A bench of judges SC Dharma-dhikari and Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi observed that the Shahid Kapoor-starrer, Udta Punjab, did not prima facie appear to …

All you need to know about the 'Udta Punjab' row
8 years, 9 months ago

All you need to know about the 'Udta Punjab' row

The Hindu  

Who said what “ Udta Punjab Censored. — Anurag Kashyap June 06, 2016 There is no film more honest than UDTA PUNJAB. So the paid trolls can FO — Anurag Kashyap >June 07, 2016 › No references to Punjab The issue gained prominence when the CBFC's review committee suggested a whopping 89 cuts in the film, including deleting all references …

Salim Khan proud of film industry for supporting 'Udta Punjab'
8 years, 9 months ago

Salim Khan proud of film industry for supporting 'Udta Punjab'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Noted scriptwriter Salim Khan is happy to see the film industry coming together in support of "Udta Punjab" which is caught up in a censorship battle. Produced by Phantom films and Balaji Motion Pictures, the Abhishek Chaubey-directed film that delves into the drug menace in the state of Punjab, faced troubles with Central Board of Film Certification which …

Bombay HC asks censor board not to be ‘overly critical’ of Udta Punjab
8 years, 9 months ago

Bombay HC asks censor board not to be ‘overly critical’ of Udta Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The Bombay high court came down heavily on the censor board on Friday, saying it was “overly critical” of a controversial drug-themed film, but also asked its producers to delete a potentially offensive scene and tone down expletives. A bench of judges SC Dharmadhikari and Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi observed that the Shahid Kapoor-starrer, Udta Punjab, did not prima facie appear to …

Comment article by Namrata Joshi on Udta Punjab film: Letting our films fly
8 years, 9 months ago

Comment article by Namrata Joshi on Udta Punjab film: Letting our films fly

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, the head of the government-appointed Central Board of Film Certification revamp committee, watched Udta Punjab at an exclusive screening — and liked it. Udta Punjab ’s censorship battle has brought together a section of the largely splintered Hindi film industry for the common cause of freedom of expression. The section states: “A film shall not be certified …

'Udta Punjab impact'? I&B Minister Arun Jaitley says 'Radical changes' in film certification to be announced soon
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab impact'? I&B Minister Arun Jaitley says 'Radical changes' in film certification to be announced soon

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid a raging row over 'Udta Punjab', Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley today said movie certification norms have to be liberal and "some very radical changes" will be announced over the next few days. In his first comments on the row sparked by cuts sought by Central Board of Film Certification on Udta Punjab, a film that …

Modi has covertly ensured 'Udta Punjab' is banned, claims Congress
8 years, 9 months ago

Modi has covertly ensured 'Udta Punjab' is banned, claims Congress

Firstpost  

Congress on Thursday latched on to the comments of the censor board chief in the row over film “Udta Punjab” to allege that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “covertly ensured” that it be banned or “at least neutered” to hide the scale of the drug problem there. New Delhi: Congress on Thursday latched on to the comments of the censor …

Udta Punjab row: Akalis, BJP slam film, but distance themselves from controversy
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab row: Akalis, BJP slam film, but distance themselves from controversy

India TV News  

Chandigarh: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday asked the opposition to stop spreading canards about a ban on the release of "Udta Punjab" movie. "Neither Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal nor I, nor anyone else at political or administrative level in the government or the party has seen the film. "So how can …

Amarinder Singh to release uncensored copies of 'Udta Punjab' on 17 June
8 years, 9 months ago

Amarinder Singh to release uncensored copies of 'Udta Punjab' on 17 June

Firstpost  

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced that he will release uncensored copies of Bollywood movie Udta Punjab in Majitha town near Amritsar on 17 June. Chandigarh: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced that he will release uncensored copies of Bollywood movie Udta Punjab in Majitha town near Amritsar on 17 June. Amarinder also clarified to Udta …

Udta Punjab is not anti-Punjab: Benegal
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab is not anti-Punjab: Benegal

The Hindu  

Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Benegal has said “Udta Punjab” does not denigrate Punjab and that it’s a “laudable effort” by the filmmakers to bring to light the state’s vulnerability to drug abuse. It’s a laudable effort,” multiple National Award winning filmmaker Benegal told IANS over phone from Mumbai. On Wednesday, Nihalani suggested that co-producer Anurag Kashyap had taken money from the …

'Udta Punjab' fiasco: BJP, SAD have accepted defeat in Punjab, says Kejriwal
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab' fiasco: BJP, SAD have accepted defeat in Punjab, says Kejriwal

ABP News  

New Delhi/Mumbai: Commenting on the 'Udta Punjab' fiasco - a Hindi film highlighting growing drug menace and its impact on the youth in Punjab, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went hammer and tongs at the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiromani Akali Dal alliance in that state, saying it has become increasingly clear from the censorship the film is facing that the BJP, …

'Udta Punjab' row: How can you delete words like MP, MLA? Bombay HC asks CBFC
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab' row: How can you delete words like MP, MLA? Bombay HC asks CBFC

Firstpost  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday heard the petition by the co-producers of Udta Punjab, Phantom Films The Bombay High Court heard the plea by Phantom Films, co-producers of Udta Punjab, against the Central Bureau of Film Certification’s refusal to grant the film an ‘A’ certificate before its scheduled 17 June release, unless the team agreed to make certain cuts. …

Leela Samson rues ‘another film slaughter’ at CBFC’s hands
8 years, 9 months ago

Leela Samson rues ‘another film slaughter’ at CBFC’s hands

Hindustan Times  

Udta Punjab is yet another movie being “slaughtered” at the hands of the Central Board of Film Certification, said veteran danseuse Leela Samson, who had resigned from her post as censor board chief last year over government interference. Breaking a vow of silence over matters of the CBFC, Samson on Wednesday took to her Facebook page to share her views …

How censor board made Udta Punjab bleed: Here are all the 94 cuts
8 years, 9 months ago

How censor board made Udta Punjab bleed: Here are all the 94 cuts

Hindustan Times  

Names of Punjab’s cities, the name of the state itself and a dog named Jacky Chain – these are just a few of the 94 cuts that Central Board of Film Certification has demanded in the adults-only Udta Punjab. Udta Punjab’s co-producer Anurag Kashyap tweeted late on Wednesday that the suggestion of CBFC is a 13-pointer list that demands 94 …

Accusations, politicking in the air as Udta Punjab row gets bigger
8 years, 9 months ago

Accusations, politicking in the air as Udta Punjab row gets bigger

Hindustan Times  

A Bollywood movie on drug abuse in Punjab turned into a full-blown legal and political battle on Wednesday with the filmmakers moving court over censored parts, which Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said were done at the BJP’s bidding. Barbs engulfed the bitter censorship row over Udta Punjab after censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani suggested that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap took …

'Udta Punjab' controversy: BJP denies govt role in Censor row, rejects AAP's charge
8 years, 9 months ago

'Udta Punjab' controversy: BJP denies govt role in Censor row, rejects AAP's charge

Firstpost  

Rejecting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s charge that the Censor Board has stopped the release of film ‘Udta Punjab’ at its behest, BJP on Wednesday said AAP survives by creating such controversies and claimed that Punjab has no drug problem, an issue the movie deals with. New Delhi: Rejecting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s charge that the Censor Board has …

Not under political pressure: Nihalani on ‘Udta Punjab’ row
8 years, 9 months ago

Not under political pressure: Nihalani on ‘Udta Punjab’ row

The Hindu  

Censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani today dismissed allegations that he was under any political pressure from the Punjab government over the release of “Udta Punjab.” The Abhishek Chaubey-directed movie is in the middle of a censorship row and while its makers are battling with the board, political parties have alleged that Mr. Nihalani acted under the direction of the state …

‘Udta Punjab’ producers move HC seeking censor board order
8 years, 9 months ago

‘Udta Punjab’ producers move HC seeking censor board order

The Hindu  

Amid the controversy over drug-themed Bollywood film “Udta Punjab”, its producers moved the Bombay High Court on Wednesday seeking a copy of the order passed by censor board’s review committee purportedly suggesting cuts in the movie and removal of reference to Punjab in it. The petition, filed by Phantom Films, a production and distribution company established by Anurag Kashyap, sought …

Udta Punjab row: Anurag Kashyap drags censor board to court
8 years, 9 months ago

Udta Punjab row: Anurag Kashyap drags censor board to court

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Wednesday dragged the censor board to the Bombay high court over the controversy surrounding his film Udta Punjab, a film on the drug menace the border state is battling. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has dragged censor board to court. The producers have asked for a copy of the order passed by the censor board’s review committee on May …

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