Re-consider U/A certification to 'Ramleela': HC tells CBFC
11 years, 3 months ago

Re-consider U/A certification to 'Ramleela': HC tells CBFC

Firstpost  

A division bench of Justices VM Kanade and MS Sonak directed the CBFC to consider whether guidelines of the Cinematograph Act were followed before granting certification to Bhansali’s movie. Mumbai: Observing that the Central Board of Film Certification did not apply its mind while granting certification to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Goliyon ki Rasleela–Ramleela’, the Bombay High Court today directed it to re-consider the U/A status given to the movie. The CBFC shall The directions were passed by the bench while hearing a petition filed by Sandeep Shukla, Congress member and vice president of Shree Maharashtra Ramleela Mandal which has been holding Ramleela every year during Navratri at Azad Maidan in South Mumbai. “Utmost care has to be taken by the Board in such cases and ensure that the guidelines are followed and there are no violations,” the court said.

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'CBFC Equipped To Perform Its Duty': Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Asking CBFC Not To Certify “Bad Girl” Movie
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'CBFC Equipped To Perform Its Duty': Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Asking CBFC Not To Certify “Bad Girl” Movie

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Central Board of Film Certification to not certify the upcoming Tamil movie “Bad Girl”. “When the matter came up for hearing, M.Rajesh Vivekananthan, the Learned Deputy Solicitor General of India would submit that, as on date, they have not received any such movie or application for censorship. It …

Premature To Examine Objections Against Movie Based On Delhi Riots When Certification Request Pending Before CBFC: High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premature To Examine Objections Against Movie Based On Delhi Riots When Certification Request Pending Before CBFC: High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said it is “premature” to examine the objections raised against “2020 Delhi” movie, which is based on 2020 North-East Delhi riots, noting that film's certification is pending consideration before the Central Board of Film Certification. Disposing of the pleas, the Court took note of the production house's statement that the CBFC certification for the public …

High Court Reserves Verdict On Pleas Against Release Of Movie Based On 2020 Delhi Riots
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

High Court Reserves Verdict On Pleas Against Release Of Movie Based On 2020 Delhi Riots

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved verdict on a batch of petitions against the release of a film titled “2020 Delhi”, based on 2020 North-East Delhi riots, and its trailer on YouTube. During the hearing today, Advocate Mehmood Pracha appearing for Tasleem Ahmed and others submitted that the trailer of the film violated Section 5 of the Cinematograph Act …

Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, 2 Hindi movies refused certification by CBFC: MIB in RS
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, 2 Hindi movies refused certification by CBFC: MIB in RS

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Central Board of Film Certification refused to certify only two movies between 2019-20 and 2023-24 – one in 2019-20 and another in 2022-23, both in Hindi, minister of state for information and broadcasting L. Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written response on Friday. In this period, a total of 10,702 movies were certified by CBFC …

Supreme Court to hear plea filed by Amol Palekar challenging pre-censorship of films in India
4 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea filed by Amol Palekar challenging pre-censorship of films in India

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would hear in January a plea which has raised the issue concerning pre-censorship of films. In April 2017, the apex court sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification on the plea filed by veteran actor-director Amol Palekar. The petitioner's counsel said the government had notified the Cinematograph Act, …

Kerala High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging U/A Certification Given To Malayalam Movie 'PANI'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging U/A Certification Given To Malayalam Movie 'PANI'

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging U/A certification given to the Malayalam movie 'Pani' directed and starred by actor Joju George. The plea was moved stating that the U/A certification given to the movie was inappropriate as it contained obscene dialogues, scenes and violence, making it unsuitable for children. The petitioner argued that 'Pani' movie …

‘Emergency’: Madhya Pradesh High Court asks CBFC to look at Sikh objections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Emergency’: Madhya Pradesh High Court asks CBFC to look at Sikh objections

New Indian Express  

The court further mentioned in its four-page order that “upon receiving the representation, the Board shall consider the objections to the unreleased film and also take expeditious appropriate steps in respect of the trailer.” The HC said, “Needless to state that this court has neither considered nor commented on the merits of the contentions of either parties. All rights and …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency: CBFC withholding clearance for my film, claims actor
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency: CBFC withholding clearance for my film, claims actor

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Film Certification is inhibiting the release of the Kangana Ranaut starrer and directorial Emergency, a biopic of Indira Gandhi, the actor-cum-Member of Parliament said on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday evening. Ms. Ranaut said that staff from the CBFC had faced threats due to the anticipated content of the film, leading the censor board to hesitate …

Bombay High Court Restrains Release Of Film “Hamare Baarah” Allegedly Derogatory To Islamic Faith Till June 14
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Restrains Release Of Film “Hamare Baarah” Allegedly Derogatory To Islamic Faith Till June 14

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently restrained the release of film “Hamare Baarah” on any public platform until June 14, 2024. 1 to 6 are restrained from in any manner exhibiting, circulating or making available for viewership to the general public the film in question, namely “Hamare Baarah” on any public forum/platform including the platforms of the Respondent Nos. According to …

Censor board should not have political appointees: Bharathiraja
10 months, 1 week ago

Censor board should not have political appointees: Bharathiraja

The Hindu  

Veteran Tamil filmmaker P. Bharathiraja warned the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a February letter that the Central Board of Film Certification should not appoint politically affiliated people to its advisory panels. In the letter, obtained by The Hindu, Mr. Bharathiraja said, “We recommend that to maintain neutrality and objectivity of the board, a member of the advisory …

Centre notifies new CBFC certification rules
1 year ago

Centre notifies new CBFC certification rules

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday notified the new Cinematograph Rules, 2024, to improve the process of film certification and enhance transparency, efficiency and ease of doing business for the film industry. The new rules were notified in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 2023 The ministry of information & broadcasting in a statement said that the new rules aim to …

Kerala HC Closes Plea Against Allegedly Objectionable Title Of 'Thankamani' Movie, Says CBFC Evaluation & Final Certification Still Pending
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala HC Closes Plea Against Allegedly Objectionable Title Of 'Thankamani' Movie, Says CBFC Evaluation & Final Certification Still Pending

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has closed the plea challenging the objectionable title 'Thankamani' in the new Dileep starrer movie undertaking the submission that the Central Board of Film Certification would consider the grievances regarding the movie's name. The Court was hearing a plea relating to a new movie starring actor Dileep titled Thankamani which is based on a real-life incident …

TFCC Lauds Centre for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill
1 year, 7 months ago

TFCC Lauds Centre for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce expressed happiness to the Central government for passing the Cinematograph Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. “We are thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministers Anurag Thakur and L O Murugan for bringing in these necessary amendments,” TFCC said in a statement. The statement added, “These changes are bound to …

Explained | How Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill proposes to check piracy, revamp certification of films
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | How Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill proposes to check piracy, revamp certification of films

The Hindu  

July 29, 2023 02:17 pm | Updated 04:38 pm IST The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday cleared the Cinematograph Bill, 2023 that introduces new age-based certification for films, separate certification for the exhibition of films on television and “other media,” and provides for stringent provisions to penalise piracy with a jail term and fine. In its present …

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on July 27 passed the Cinematograph Bill, 2023 that introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright. The Bill proposes a jail term of up to three years and a fine up to 5% of a film’s production cost for persons who “use any audio-visual recording device in a …

British Board of Film Classification clears The Kerala Story
1 year, 10 months ago

British Board of Film Classification clears The Kerala Story

Op India  

Days after causing a delay in giving age rating and classification to the film The Kerala Story leading to the cancellation of its scheduled release on May 12, the British Board of Film Classification on May 16 granted certification and age rating to the Adah Sharma starrer. Some women are held captive and transported to camps where they are subject …

NCPCR pulls up West Bengal Govt over films on same-sex relations
3 years, 4 months ago

NCPCR pulls up West Bengal Govt over films on same-sex relations

Op India  

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights wrote a letter to the West Bengal government on November 10, Wednesday, in addition to shooting off letters to the Central Board of Film Certification and UNICEF India, seeking information about eight short films on same-sex relationships scheduled to be screened at schools in West Bengal. NCPCR posed identical questions to the …

CBFC Objects to Title Change of Pratik Gandhi's Film Bhavai for 'Flouting Certification Rules'
3 years, 6 months ago

CBFC Objects to Title Change of Pratik Gandhi's Film Bhavai for 'Flouting Certification Rules'

News 18  

The title of Pratik Gandhi’s latest film Bhavai was changed from Ravan Leela after it was accused of hurting religious sentiments. Appropriate action will be taken as per the rules and guidelines in due course.” CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi explained further to News18, “CFBC has sought explanation from the makers of Bhavai for flouting certification rules and tampering with the …

Filmmakers cry foul
3 years, 7 months ago

Filmmakers cry foul

Deccan Chronicle  

Filmmakers have been up in arms against the Centre’s move to amend the Cinematograph Act to make it possible to re-examine a film after it was cleared by the Censor Board. The letter said the move to revoke or recall certification of films cleared by the Censor Board would result in “undermining the sovereignty of the Censor Board and the …

Benegal panel on Cinematograph Act proposed MHA review of films
3 years, 8 months ago

Benegal panel on Cinematograph Act proposed MHA review of films

Hindustan Times  

The Shyam Benegal committee set up by the information and broadcasting ministry in 2016 to review the Cinematograph Act proposed that the Union home ministry should be able to seek re-examination of a film by the Central Board of Film Certification, according to a recent note submitted by the I&B ministry to the parliamentary committee on information and technology. In …

Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act
3 years, 8 months ago

Explained: Why film industry is rallying against proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act

Firstpost  

The I&B Ministry had sought suggestions for Cinematograph Bill, 2021 by 2 July. “The government’s proposal to amend the Cinematograph Act is another blow to the film fraternity, and will potentially endanger freedom of expression and democratic dissent,” says a letter signed by industry insiders such as Vishal Bhardwaj, Mira Nair, and Pa Ranjith. On 18 June, the Centre had …

Centre may soon ask CBFC to review certification if content in film against 'public order'
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre may soon ask CBFC to review certification if content in film against 'public order'

India Today  

The Centre may soon have the power to ask the Central Board of Film Certification to review the permission given to a movie for public exhibition if it feels its content is against the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, or is likely to incite the commission of …

How Ministry of Defence's demand to vet films on Army comes as yet another blow to hopes of reforms at CBFC
4 years, 7 months ago

How Ministry of Defence's demand to vet films on Army comes as yet another blow to hopes of reforms at CBFC

Firstpost  

A recurrent demand of the fraternity has been to contain CBFC’s role to certification and categorisation of films based on target audience and demography, as is the practice in mature democracies, shedding the paternalistic approach to censoring and seeking amendments in films. Members of these panels constitute what is called the ‘examining committee’ – a body usually comprising two to …

Telangana High Court not to take up RGV’s Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu
5 years, 3 months ago

Telangana High Court not to take up RGV’s Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court made it clear that it would not interfere into the issue of censor certification to Ram Gopal Varma’s movie Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu. “Whether or not to give U, A or U/A certificate will be decided by the Censor Board as per the rules of the Cinematography Act and, we, the courts cannot direct them …

Telangana HC: No urgency to examine Varma film
5 years, 3 months ago

Telangana HC: No urgency to examine Varma film

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday said it did not find any ground or urgency to direct the Censor Board to examine the film Kamma Rajyamlo Kadapa Reddlu early. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice A. Abhishek Reddy pointed out lapses in Mr Varma’s contentions, like not mentioning the reason the court should give …

CBFC review necessary if subtitles added or changes made after film is certified: HC
5 years, 5 months ago

CBFC review necessary if subtitles added or changes made after film is certified: HC

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said that the censor board shall follow the existing law which requires it to review a film if subtitles have been added or any changes made after the film is certified. The court was hearing a petition filed by Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, challenging a notice by the Central Board for Film Certification, …

Burning question: Should CBFC stop ‘censoring’ content?
5 years, 6 months ago

Burning question: Should CBFC stop ‘censoring’ content?

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Film Certification, wrongly attributed in colloquial terminology as the “Censor Board”, is the antagonist in this story. The art of gatekeeping While her assertion is accurate, Section 5-B of the Cinematograph Act of 1952 — which Manimekalai calls “a colonial hangover” — also grants the board powers to deny certification to a film on grounds like …

'Batla House' Makers Agree Before Delhi HC To Make Changes In The Film
5 years, 7 months ago

'Batla House' Makers Agree Before Delhi HC To Make Changes In The Film

Live Law  

The movie 'Batla House', starring John Abraham, has got the green signal from the Delhi High Court for release on the Independence Day after the film makers and an accused in the encounter case, who wanted the screening to be delayed, reached consensus on ceratin changes in it. The court's order came on a petition by accused Ariz Khan in …

Bombay HC raps CBFC for refusing U certificate to children's film: You won't decide what one wants to watch
5 years, 8 months ago

Bombay HC raps CBFC for refusing U certificate to children's film: You won't decide what one wants to watch

Firstpost  

“Are you ostriches,” an angry Bombay High Court bench on 5 July asked the CBFC for refusing to issue a universal certificate to a children’s film and asserted the board will “not decide what one wants to watch and see”. In strongly-worded observations, a division bench of justices S C Dharmadhikari and Gautam Patel also said that it may have …

Parliamentary panel bashes CBFC over certifying movies of big film makers ahead of others
6 years, 3 months ago

Parliamentary panel bashes CBFC over certifying movies of big film makers ahead of others

India TV News  

A parliamentary panel has rapped the Central Board Of Film Certification over granting of certificates to movies of big film makers ahead of other applicants, urging it to carry out a yearly internal audit and consider shortening of the certification process. The panel, in its report, also said it was "dismayed to note that the CBFC in order to help …

Ram Janmabhoomi film: Bombay HC asks producer, Youtube to take off film trailer till it’s certified
6 years, 3 months ago

Ram Janmabhoomi film: Bombay HC asks producer, Youtube to take off film trailer till it’s certified

Hindustan Times  

The Bombay high court has restrained the producer of the film Ram Janmabhoomi, Waseem Rizvi, from releasing it without certification from the Central Board of Film Certification. The HC has also asked YouTube to take off the trailer of the film till it is not certified by CBFC. The petition had sought a stay on the release of the film …

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi suggests new initiatives to educate audiences about film certification categories
6 years, 6 months ago

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi suggests new initiatives to educate audiences about film certification categories

Firstpost  

Mumbai: The Central Board of Film Certification, 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. Initiatives for the film industry include a first-of-its-kind step to invite the heads …

Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea seeking penal action against the producers and director of Bollywood movie Padmaavat for alleged glorification of the practice of sati The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea seeking penal action against the producers and director of Bollywood movie Padmaavat for alleged glorification of the practice of ‘sati ’. A bench of …

Padmaavat controversy: Why did the producers of the film wait till the very end to appeal to SC?
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Why did the producers of the film wait till the very end to appeal to SC?

Firstpost  

Had the producers of Padmaavat approached the Supreme Court at the right time, who knows the brakes could have been applied earlier. The manner in which things have played out for all the parties involved in l’affaire Padmavati/ Padmaavat — such as Bhansali, the Central Board of Film Certification, the state governments that wanted to impose a ban on the …

Delhi HC upholds decision to allow release of Mohalla Assi
7 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC upholds decision to allow release of Mohalla Assi

Live Mint  

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed Central Board of Film Certification’s review petition seeking reconsideration of the single bench’s decision to allow release of the movie Mohalla Assi with ‘A’ certificate. I am unable to accept the contention of CBFC in this review petition for the reason that the Board had refused to grant certificate and Film Certificate Appellate …

'Padmavati' row: Mewar royal calls CBFC 'irresponsible'
7 years, 2 months ago

'Padmavati' row: Mewar royal calls CBFC 'irresponsible'

ABP News  

Mumbai, Dec 31 : Erstwhile Mewar royal family member Vishvaraj Singh on Sunday revealed that he is not happy with the Central Board of Film Certification's decision to certify the movie 'Padmavati' with a few modifications. "CBFC invited us to be part of the panel and we asked certain questions, then we come to know that some other panel saw …

CBFC bowed to Dawood pressure; we'll vandalise theatres showing Padmavati: Karni Sena
7 years, 2 months ago

CBFC bowed to Dawood pressure; we'll vandalise theatres showing Padmavati: Karni Sena

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Hours after the Central Board of Film Certification approved the release of the movie 'Padmavati' with some changes, Rajput Karni Sena President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi on Saturday threatened to vandalise all the cinema halls showing the flick. Claiming that the release of the movie is against the interest of the country, Gogamedi said that the CBFC, under the pressure …

Padmavati cleared by CBFC: Karni Sena chief says it is 'too early' to comment; protests to continue
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati cleared by CBFC: Karni Sena chief says it is 'too early' to comment; protests to continue

Firstpost  

Padmavati has been granted U/A certification by the CBFC which also demanded that the film’s name be changed to Padmavat. Jaipur: Founder-patron of Rajput Karni Sena Lokendra Singh Kalvi has said that it is “too early” to comment on censor board’s decision to give U/A certification to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati. President of Rajput Sabha Giriraj Singh Lotwara said that …

High Court can't revoke CBFC certificate, rules Supreme court
7 years, 3 months ago

High Court can't revoke CBFC certificate, rules Supreme court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The High Courts cannot entertain a petition seeking ban on release of a film and give a direction to the Central Board of Film Certification and the Union ministry of information and broadcasting to revoke the certificate granted to a film after its release. A SC Bench of Justices N.V. Ramana and Abdul Nazeer gave this ruling while …

Kaalakaandi: Saif Ali Khan's dark comedy gets U/A certification with one cut from FCAT
7 years, 3 months ago

Kaalakaandi: Saif Ali Khan's dark comedy gets U/A certification with one cut from FCAT

Firstpost  

It was just a few months back, when ‘sanskaari’ Pahlaj Nihalani still ruled the roost of the Central Board of Film Certification. Saif Ali Khan’s film Kaalakaandi was slated to release on 8 September. The censor board said that the film uses excessive verbal profanity and went on to compare it with the 2011 film Delhi Belly; CBFC said Imran …

Padmavati: SC pulls up netas for pre-judging film, says don’t influence censor board
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati: SC pulls up netas for pre-judging film, says don’t influence censor board

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court dismissed on Tuesday a petition seeking a stay on the UK release of Bollywood period drama, Padmavati, and also asked political leaders to stop “pre-judging” the film which has angered right-wing Hindu groups for allegedly distorting history. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, said statements made by persons holding power or high office …

Padmavati controversy: Why did CBFC refuse to clear Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film?
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati controversy: Why did CBFC refuse to clear Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film?

Firstpost  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati has taken the nation by storm, with a new controversy around the film every day. Fringe and vigilante groups, politicians, members of royal families have vehemently opposed the film’s release as they assume that Padmavati might have depicted Chittorgarh’s 13th century queen Padmavati in a bad light. Facebook A new controversy arose when the Central Board …

Padmavati Row: Decision on film screening will be taken after CBFC certificate, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati Row: Decision on film screening will be taken after CBFC certificate, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

India TV News  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said any decision on permitting screening of controversial film Padmavati will be taken after the decision of Central Board of Film Certification comes out. When his attention was drawn towards the remarks made by Surajpal Singh Ammu, Chief Media Coordinator of the BJP in the state on "Padmavati", Khattar said these were personal views …

Padmavati may release only in Feb, CBFC refuses to expedite certification
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati may release only in Feb, CBFC refuses to expedite certification

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Central Board of Film Certification has turned down the application of the makers of 'Padmavati' to expedite the certification process of the film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum-opus, which has been mired in a slew of controversies over its storyline and concept, will be reviewed and certified as per set norms of following chronological order of all applications, said …

Bombay HC Refuses To Ban Marathi Movie ‘Dashkriya’ [Read Order]
7 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC Refuses To Ban Marathi Movie ‘Dashkriya’ [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has rejected a plea seeking ban of a movie titled Dashkriya.The Aurangabad bench of Justice SS Shinde and Justice Mangesh S Patil observed that already the Central Board of Film Certification has granted permission to release the film.The movie is based on Baba Bhand’s novel Dashakriya and the theme is commercialization of after death rituals performed …

Bombay HC Refuses To Ban Marathi Movie ‘Dashkriya’ [Read Order]
7 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC Refuses To Ban Marathi Movie ‘Dashkriya’ [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has rejected a plea seeking ban of a movie titled Dashkriya.The Aurangabad bench of Justice SS Shinde and Justice Mangesh S Patil observed that already the Central Board of Film Certification has granted permission to release the film.The movie is based on Baba Bhand’s novel Dashakriya and the theme is commercialization of after death rituals performed …

Padmavati Row: Makers are willing to screen the film for anyone but only after CBFC approval
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati Row: Makers are willing to screen the film for anyone but only after CBFC approval

India TV News  

The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati has agreed to show their period saga to anyone who’s doubting its content, but only after getting a green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification. Viacom18 Motion Pictures has produced "Padmavati" with Bhansali Productions, and it will distribute the film in India. The movie is embroiled in a controversy as some …

CBFC formally sends notice seeking cuts in Amartya Sen documentary
7 years, 8 months ago

CBFC formally sends notice seeking cuts in Amartya Sen documentary

The Hindu  

The Censor Board has formally issued a notice to Suman Ghosh, the director of a documentary on Amartya Sen, saying the film will get a ‘U’ certification provided he agrees to six cuts. The CBFC ordered Ghosh to bleep phrases such as “cow”, “Hindu India”, “Hindutva view of India” and “Gujarat” from the documentary, The Argumentative Indian. Now, a top …

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply as Amol Palekar challenges Censor
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply as Amol Palekar challenges Censor

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Centre on a writ petition filed by filmmaker Amol Palekar seeking to quash the provisions of Cinematograph Act which empowers the Central Board of Film Certification to carry out unreasonable cuts in the films for grant of certification. He sought a declaration that the present CBFC is incompetent …

Censor Board will not succumb to social media pressure: Pahlaj Nihalani
8 years, 1 month ago

Censor Board will not succumb to social media pressure: Pahlaj Nihalani

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Recently, the Central Board of Film Certification faced a backlash over the refusal of certification of ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha,’ and now CBFC chairperson has come out with a response that the censor board will not work under any media pressure. Talking exclusively to ANI, Nihalani said, “No one knows the process for certification of films and CBFC …

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