Padmavati: SC pulls up netas for pre-judging film, says don’t influence censor board
7 years, 4 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 about the movie is tantamount to “pre-judging” it before it is cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification. It’ll prejudice the decision-making of CBFC,” the bench said while dismissing the PIL filed by ML Sharma, who had in the past too filed a similar petition against Padmavati. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the movie director and producer, said the film would not be released aboard until it receives a CBFC certificate.

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'CBFC Equipped To Perform Its Duty': Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Asking CBFC Not To Certify “Bad Girl” Movie
1 month 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, 4 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 …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency faces delays as CBFC requests cuts before certification
6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency faces delays as CBFC requests cuts before certification

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Film Certification on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that actor-politician Kangana Ranaut’s movie, Emergency will get a certificate only after the makers of the film make required cuts as suggested by the Revising Committee. A Division Bench of Justices comprising, B.P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla asked the CBFC representative, advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, “Please give us …

Madhya Pradesh High Court dumps plea against Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court dumps plea against Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday disposed off a petition against the release of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency, after the Central Board of Film Certification submitted that the clearance to the film has been kept on hold. Earlier on Monday, the High Court had issued notices to Ms. Ranaut, her production house Manikarnika Films, the …

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency: CBFC withholding clearance for my film, claims actor
6 months, 4 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

EC Will Deal With Biopic On PM Narendra Modi, Says Bombay HC; Refuses To Stay Release
5 years, 11 months ago

EC Will Deal With Biopic On PM Narendra Modi, Says Bombay HC; Refuses To Stay Release

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to stay the release of a biopic on PM Narendra Modi and said that the Election Commission has already taken note of the film and issued a notice to the makers and hence, the court need not interfere. A division bench of Chief Justice NH Patil and Justice NM Jamdar was hearing a …

Deferring Release Of ‘Padman’ To Avoid Clash With ‘Padmaavat’ Not An Anti-Competitive Practice, Says CCI [Read Order]
6 years, 9 months ago

Deferring Release Of ‘Padman’ To Avoid Clash With ‘Padmaavat’ Not An Anti-Competitive Practice, Says CCI [Read Order]

Live Law  

The strategy of production houses releasing the mega-budgeted movie in not competing with another big budget movie does not seem to be unfair, the Commission said.An interesting allegation of anti-competitive practice was raised before the Competition Commission of India by two lawyers.According to advocates Kshitiz Arya and Purushottam Anand, postponing the release of Akshay. The strategy of production houses releasing …

Plea Against ‘Padmaavat’ For ‘Glorification Of Sati’: Writ Can’t Be Issued On Premise Of Individual Perception, Observes Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Plea Against ‘Padmaavat’ For ‘Glorification Of Sati’: Writ Can’t Be Issued On Premise Of Individual Perception, Observes Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Holding that “writs cannot be issued against artistic works premised on individual perceptions”, the Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition levelling allegations of glorification of the practice of ‘Sati’ against the controversial film ‘Padmaavat’, regarding it as “yet another device to interdict the exhibition of the film”.The petition was premised on two. Holding that “writs cannot be …

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 …

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate
7 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate

India TV News  

Pakistan censor board has cleared the controversial Indian film “Padmaavat” without any cuts for screening in the Muslim majority country. “Central Board of Film Censors has declared a feature film containing Indian cast and crew, ‘Padmaavat’, without any excision suitable for public exhibition in the cinemas with a ‘U’ certification,” he wrote on Twitter. With the clearance, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s …

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat was on Wednesday cleared for release in Pakistan, said the censor board's top official. “Padmaavat has been declared fit for public exhibition in the cinema houses without any excision by Central Board of Film Censors," Mobashir Hasan told IANS via social media from Islamabad. He said that for the film's certification, the CBFC co-opted …

Troubles not over for Padmaavat! Even after SC order, no distributor for film in Rajasthan
7 years, 2 months ago

Troubles not over for Padmaavat! Even after SC order, no distributor for film in Rajasthan

India TV News  

It seemed like a clear road for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat after Akshay Kumar agreed to defer the release of Padman for a couple of weeks. Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the ban on the movie and allow the release across India, film exhibitors in Rajasthan remain hesitant about the release, finding no distributors. Film exhibitors were earlier …

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea For Quashing CBFC Certificate Of 'Padmavat'
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea For Quashing CBFC Certificate Of 'Padmavat'

Live Law  

After granting an interim stay on the Gujarat and Rajasthan state notifications and the decisions of the states of Haryana and Madhya Pradesh prohibiting the public exhibition of the film ‘Padmaavat’ on Thursday, the Supreme Court, on Friday, bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Khanwilkar and Justice D. Y. Chandrachud also refused to hear on Monday the …

Padmaavat controversy: Supreme Court dismisses PIL to block release of Bhansali's film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Supreme Court dismisses PIL to block release of Bhansali's film

Firstpost  

Members of the Rajput Karni Sena claim they have already approached Prime Minister Narenda Modi and are soon expected to meet the President, seeking complete ban on Padmaavat. Jaipur: Even as the Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for a nationwide release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, the film’s chief opponents Shri Rajput Karni Sena said they will appeal …

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 …

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati to Padmaavat: Timeline of controversies that Deepika Padukone’s film grappled with

India TV News  

The makers of Padmaavat can finally let out a sigh of relief as Supreme Court lifts the ban on film’s screening in the six Indian states. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the entire star cast including Deepika Padukone dealt the verbal blows of fringe group Shri Rajput Karni Sena. January 2017 Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was physically assaulted by the …

SC Stays Ban On Screening Of 'Padmavat' By Four States
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Stays Ban On Screening Of 'Padmavat' By Four States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the notifications of the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan and the decision of the states of Madhya Pradesh and Haryana to ban the screening of the film 'Padmavat'. The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar granted an interim injunction, prima facie in nature …

Padmaavat: Rajputs stage sit-in protest, block Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway in protest
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Rajputs stage sit-in protest, block Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway in protest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Thursday a plea of the producers of the controversial Deepika Padukone-starrer movie 'Padmaavat' opposing the ban imposed on its screening by various state governments. The producers moved the top court through senior lawyer Harish Salve and advocate Mahesh Agarwal and submitted, in a petition, that the movie has undergone …

SC Agrees To Hear Producer's Plea Against Ban On Movie 'Padmavat' In Some States
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Agrees To Hear Producer's Plea Against Ban On Movie 'Padmavat' In Some States

Live Law  

Is it fair on the part of some states to ban the controversial film ‘ Padmavat ’? the Supreme Court has agreed to examine this issue on a petition moved by its producer Viacom.The movie is expected to be released on January 25.During a mentioning of the petition, Chief Justice Dipak Misra said the petition will be heard tomorrow. During …

‘Padmaavat’ producers move SC against ban by various States
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Padmaavat’ producers move SC against ban by various States

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Thursday a plea by the makers of the Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Padmaavat’ against a ban imposed on the film in various States. The producers, represented by senior advocate Harish Salve, submitted the movie had undergone changes, including in its title, as suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification. The Supreme Court had in …

After Rajasthan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat banned in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat also
7 years, 2 months ago

After Rajasthan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat banned in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat also

India TV News  

The Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh governments today announced that Deepika Padukone-starrer ‘Padmavat’ will not be released in these states. “Film Padmavat will not be released in Gujarat,” Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani told reporters. The Central Board of Film Certification had earlier this week given U/A certificate to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film. The movie, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and …

Padmavati: Makers accept all CBFC changes, remove 'i' but add another letter to title
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati: Makers accept all CBFC changes, remove 'i' but add another letter to title

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Brushing aside reports that the Central Board of Film Certification had suggested "300 cuts" in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati', retitled as 'Padmavat', the producers on Wednesday said only five "modifications" were recommended by the censor board which they have accepted and implemented. The producers also said they appreciate the "balanced approach" adopted by the censor board to address the …

Manohar Parrikar gives green signal to 'Padmavat' release in Goa
7 years, 2 months ago

Manohar Parrikar gives green signal to 'Padmavat' release in Goa

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday confirmed that Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati', now titled 'Padmavat', would release in the state. The Goa Police had expressed apprehension about the film being screened in the state during the peak tourist season. They had written a letter to the state government asking to ban the movie's screening in the state during …

Padmavat: Manohar Parrikar says film's Goa release will not be obstructed 'if it has CBFC clearance'
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavat: Manohar Parrikar says film's Goa release will not be obstructed 'if it has CBFC clearance'

Firstpost  

If Padmavat has been given a certificate by the CBFC, then the Goa govt does not have a problem in screening it in halls, says CM Manohar Parrikar If Padmavat has been given a censor certificate by the CBFC, then the Goa government does not have a problem in screening it in cinema halls, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on …

Padmavat release banned in Rajasthan: This is a conflict between central and state govts, says Raj Babbar
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavat release banned in Rajasthan: This is a conflict between central and state govts, says Raj Babbar

Firstpost  

Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia, on 9 January, said Padmavati, now rechristened Padmavat, will not be released in cinema halls across the state. New Delhi: With Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia saying that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Padmavat will not be released in her state, the Congress on Tuesday said there was a conflict between the central and state …

Padmavat: Prasoon Joshi refutes claims of CBFC recommending 300 cuts to film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavat: Prasoon Joshi refutes claims of CBFC recommending 300 cuts to film

Firstpost  

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on refuted a report that the “modifications” demanded by the censor board in Padmavat, has resulted in 300 cuts. Central Board of Film Certification chairperson Prasoon Joshi on 9 January refuted a report that the “modifications” demanded by the censor board in the historical drama, has resulted in 300 cuts. The report further read that Padmavat …

Despite CBFC nod, Rajasthan govt to not release 'Padmavat' in state
7 years, 2 months ago

Despite CBFC nod, Rajasthan govt to not release 'Padmavat' in state

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Despite a name change, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film “Padmavati”, which is now renamed as “Padmavat”, continues to face opposition from Rajput community in Rajasthan. Notwithstanding, clearance from CBFC for all India release on January 25, home minister Gulab Chand Kataria has categorically stated that the film will not be released in the state. Although, the home minister took …

Upset over CBFC nod to 'Padmavati', Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban
7 years, 2 months ago

Upset over CBFC nod to 'Padmavati', Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: Unhappy over the censor board's green signal to Bollywood film "Padmavati" with certain changes, a Rajput outfit on Tuesday demanded a total ban on the film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and threatened to "set ablaze" the cinema halls screening it. The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena said the censor board's nod to the controversial film was "unfortunate". On December …

'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 …

Padmavati row: CBFC suggests 'Padmavat' as film's title; may grant U/A rating
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmavati row: CBFC suggests 'Padmavat' as film's title; may grant U/A rating

Firstpost  

Padmavati was originally scheduled to release on 1 December, but was sent back by the CBFC for filing an incomplete submission before it. The development comes after the Central Board of Film Certification passed the film with a U/A certificate — with the condition that the film’s title is changed from Padmavati to Padmavat. Considering complexities & concerns around the …

Taking on the gatekeepers: on the Censor Board
7 years, 2 months ago

Taking on the gatekeepers: on the Censor Board

The Hindu  

Earlier this week, the Central Board of Film Certification announced that a six-member panel was being constituted to review the filmPadmavati, before it could be granted a censor certificate and publicly exhibited. Ignoring what the CBFC itself had to say about this, the Bombay High Court appointed a three-member panel of lawyers, to “review” the film. The idea underlying the …

CBFC calls two Rajasthan professors to review ‘Padmavati’
7 years, 3 months ago

CBFC calls two Rajasthan professors to review ‘Padmavati’

The Hindu  

Two Rajasthan-based professors on Thursday said they have been invited by the Central Board of Film Certification to be part of a panel to review Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s troubled film “ Padmavati ”. Mr. Khangarot said he received a call from censor board chief Prasoon Joshi to view the film, which is awaiting a censor certificate. Mr. Gupta said he …

Padmavati: Udaipur royal family expresses 'reservation' on being part of examining committee
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati: Udaipur royal family expresses 'reservation' on being part of examining committee

Firstpost  

Padmavati was initially slated to release on 1 December 2017, but was later postponed owing to the surging protests against the film across the country. Be it the director physical assault on the film’s set in Rajasthan, the whole Karni Sena outrage, death threats from various fringe groups, stalling of the film’s release, or the CBFC’s dissent over private screening …

Padmavati: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film unlikely to release before March, here's why
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film unlikely to release before March, here's why

Firstpost  

The CBFC is likely to appoint a panel of historians to watch Padmavati, after the makers of the movie stated that it was partially based on historical facts The Central Board of Film Certification is likely to appoint a panel of historians to watch Padmavati, after the makers of the movie stated that it was partially based on historical facts, …

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 …

I was bullied by I&B Ministry, says ex- CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Padmavati row
7 years, 3 months ago

I was bullied by I&B Ministry, says ex- CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Padmavati row

India TV News  

I was bullied by I&B Ministry, says ex- CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Padmavati row "By all means, the Parliamentary Committee has every right to question Bhansali or any other filmmaker. Former CBFC Chairperson and producer Pahlaj Nihalani is shocked by a Parliamentary Committee's decision to question director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on "Padmavati" before the censor board can view the …

Padmavati controversy: LK Advani says, not politicians, 'let CBFC do its job' of passing film
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati controversy: LK Advani says, not politicians, 'let CBFC do its job' of passing film

Firstpost  

The socio-political temperature of the country seems to soar high as the controversy around Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmavati thickens. On 30 November, Bhansali along with the officials from the Central Board of Film Certification and the Information and Broadcasting ministry were called by the parliamentary standing committee on information technology during a meeting set up to resolve the …

Padmavati: Parliamentary panel says 'Bhansali tried to supersede CBFC' by showing film to media
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati: Parliamentary panel says 'Bhansali tried to supersede CBFC' by showing film to media

Firstpost  

The Parliamentary Panel is hearing out Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the CBFC and I&B ministry on the raging Padmavati controversy today After being summoned by the Parliamentary panel, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali addressed the raging controversy surrounding his film Padmavati. Two Bhartiya Janata Party MPs CP Joshi and M Birla had approached the parliamentary panel headed by Anurag Thakur to ensure …

Padmavati row: Bhansali appears before parliamentary panel
7 years, 3 months ago

Padmavati row: Bhansali appears before parliamentary panel

The Hindu  

“Padmavati” director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Thursday appeared before a Parliamentary standing committee on Information Technology to share his views on the controversy surrounding the film. They said the Central Board of Film Certification chief had told another parliamentary panel earlier in the day that a decision on the film would be taken after showing it to experts. It is …

Padmavati controversy: Kapil Sharma speaks out in support of film, Deepika Padukone
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati controversy: Kapil Sharma speaks out in support of film, Deepika Padukone

Firstpost  

Amidst the ever-growing controversy that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmavati is currently embroiled in, various personalities from the world of entertainment have come out in support of the film. Joining the ranks of Padmavati’s defenders is actor-comedian Kapil Sharma, who recently backed the film publicly at an event. Some say Censor Board has seen the film, some say they …

Padmavati Row: SC Warns “Persons Holding High Offices” Against "Pre-Judging" The Movie [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati Row: SC Warns “Persons Holding High Offices” Against "Pre-Judging" The Movie [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“Surely those in high public offices should refrain from making such comments.pre-judging. as it violates the principles of rule of law and prejudice the decision of the CBFC” : SCThe Supreme Court today took serious note of “people holding high public offices” making adverse comments on controversial Bollywood movie ‘ Padmavati ” starring Deepika Padukone and directed by. as it …

Padmavati controversy: Why did CBFC refuse to clear Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film?
7 years, 4 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: Hindu extremists threaten to burn UK cinemas if Deepika Padukone-starring movie released
7 years, 4 months ago

Padmavati: Hindu extremists threaten to burn UK cinemas if Deepika Padukone-starring movie released

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paramount Pictures is reconsidering the UK release of a Bollywood blockbuster …

Delhi High Court dismisses plea against release of movie Padmavati
7 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses plea against release of movie Padmavati

India TV News  

Delhi High Court dismisses plea against release of movie Padmavati A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar termed as "hopeless" and "misconceived" a petition seeking that a committee be set up prior to the release of the movie to check whether there was any distortion of history. The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed …

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