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By Anzhu Trivedi | 30-Sep-2023

Any attempt to malign the image of CBFC will not be tolerated: Board responds to Tamil actor Vishal’s claim over the bribe of Rs 6.5 lakhs

The Tamil actor and producer Vishal has been the talk of the town after his claim of being asked for Rs 6.5 lakhs by the CBFC (Central Board of Film.....

By Anzhu Trivedi | 28-Sep-2023

The people who have taken the money are not employees of CBFC: Ashoke Pandit on Tamil actor Vishal’s allegations against censor board

Vishal’s name has recently been all over the headlines after his allegations on CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). The Tamil actor and producer recently shared that the members of.....

By MR MOON | 10-Aug-2023

Vivek Agnihotri expresses his displeasure with the changes made by CBFC to Akshay Kumar's OMG 2

Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 is all set to release on August 11. However, before its release, the film has raised eyebrows over its subject and theme. For the same, the.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 09-May-2023

The Producers Guild of India expresses its strong objection to state-enforced bans on Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story

Sudipto Sen’s directorial The Kerala Story has got the nation divided. The controversial movie has become a bone of contention of sorts for BJP-ruled states and those ruled by.....

By Tanmayi Savadi | 05-Jan-2023

Pathaan: CBFC removes 'close-up shot of buttocks' and 'side pose' from Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone's Besharam Rang, orange swimsuit scene not cut- Reports

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham's Pathaan is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It is scheduled to release on January 25. Just 20 days.....

By Tanmayi Savadi | 29-Dec-2022

Our culture is glorious, have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true: CBFC's Prasoon Joshi on advising changes in Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone's Pathaan amid Besharam Rang row

In less than a month, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan will debut on the big screen. The countdown has begun for the spy-thriller. Amid much excitement, the YRF-produced film landed in.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 18-Oct-2021

Akshay Kumar's and Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi gets U/A certification, CBFC passes the film with zero cuts

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray made the big announcement of opening theatres and cinema halls across the state from October 22 on September 25 after meeting filmmakers Rohit Shetty, Jayantilal Gada.....

By Rashita Sahni | 24-Sep-2021

CBFC issues show-cause notice to the makers of Pratik Gandhi's Bhavai for changing its title after certification

The makers of Pratik Gandhi's upcoming film on Tuesday issued a statement announcing that Raavan Leela will be titled Bhavai. The move comes after receiving the audience's requests and moreover to.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 29-Jun-2021

‘Cinema, media & the literati cannot afford to be the 3 iconic monkeys of India,’ says Kamal Haasan slamming Central Government’s proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act

Kamal Haasan is the latest celeb who has joined the campaign against the proposed Cinematograph Act 2021. The Act gives the power to override the certification issued by CBFC and.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 21-Jun-2021

Central Government seeks ‘super censor’ role over CBFC’s film certification, asks public recommendations for Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill

The Central government led by PM Narendra Modi on Friday sought public comments on the draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. The bill proposes to give the government power to order.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 07-Apr-2021

Film Certification Appellate Tribunal abolished, filmmakers to directly approach High Court for grievances against CBFC; Vishal Bhardwaj, Hansal Mehta and others react

The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notice today stating that the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), the statutory body constituted to hear appeals of filmmakers aggrieved by Central.....

By Rashita Sahni | 27-Nov-2020

Kiara Advani's 'Indoo Ki Jawani' bears the brunt of the Censor Board, CBFC edits out dialogues on the crime rate in Delhi

Kiara Advani's Indoo Ki Jawani has undergone changes by the Censor Board of India. A dialogue where Kiara calls co-star Aditya Seal 'Haramzade' has been replaced with 'Aatankwadi'. On the.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 31-Jul-2020

Ministry of Defence sends letter to CBFC, production houses will have to acquire NOC before showing Army content

Ekta Kapoor received a lot of flak and backlash after Bigg Boss 13 contestant Hindustani Bhau filed a police case against her and mother Shobha Kapoor for showing the Indian.....

By Rashita Sahni | 28-May-2020

CBFC has resumed feature film screenings in most offices except Mumbai due to the increased risk of coronavirus: Chairperson Prasoon Joshi

Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Prasoon Joshi recently talked about monitoring the situation concerning films certification amid COVID-19 pandemic. Prasoon revealed that CBFC is focusing on measures to support the film.....

By Gurpreet Kaur | 28-Jan-2020

Aditya Roy Kapur-Disha Patani starrer 'Malang' gets ‘A’ certificate from CBFC; board directs makers to remove drug-related terms

Directed by Mohit Suri, Malang stars Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Khemu in lead roles. The recently launched two minute, 45-second trailer introduced each character as a compulsive killer,.....

By Vandana Srivastawa | 02-Dec-2019

‘Ford v Ferrari’ makers issue official statement, states blurring of the alcohol glasses in the film was due to ‘editing errors’ and not CBFC’s order

The controversy around the Hollywood film, Ford v Ferrari just got a permanent halt as the makers issued a statement. The film starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon in the.....

By Tanmayi Savadi | 21-Nov-2019

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi reacts to blurring alcohol scene in 'Ford v Ferrari' controversy, and we wonder what Farhan Akhtar has to say

The recently released Hollywood film Ford v Ferrari starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon became a subject of intense discussion and controversy in Bollywood after several celebrities including Farhan Akhtar raised objections.....

By IANS | 10-Sep-2019

After Judgementall Hai Kya, Vardhan Puri's debut film 'Paagal' faces the ire of CBFC over it's title

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the makers of Paagal to change the film's title because of the "social stigma" attached to the word. "The main issue.....

By Tanmayi Savadi | 31-Aug-2019

I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar unveils CBFC's new logo and certificate; Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor and others attend the event

The Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC), on Saturday, unveiled its new logo and certificate at an event held in the city. The logo and certificate were revealed in presence of the.....