3 broken marriages, 17 years, but one big regret: Madhavan, Mohanlal co-actress speaks out - 'I could have done so much more with my life, but I couldn't.' Who is Meera Vasudevan?Veteran actress Meera Vasudevan, known for her work across Indian cinema and television, has revealed deep regret over 17 years lost in thr...
14 May, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Thimmarajupalli TV OTT release date and platform announced: When and where to watch Kiran Abbavaram-backed Telugu movie onlineActor Kiran Abbavaram's production Thimmarajupalli TV is heading for a digital debut. The rural drama, featuring new talent, will stream fr...
07 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairpersonShashi Shekhar Vempati ascends to the role of chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification, following in the footsteps of Prasoo...
06 May, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
EC seeks removal of political advertisements on channels, online platformsThe Election Commission has ordered the immediate removal of political advertisements appearing on channels and online platforms. This acti...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Cinematograph Act Amendment BillThe bill was introduced by information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur for consideration and passing in the post-lunch session.
31 Jul, 2023, 11.51 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes bill aimed at curbing film piracyThe Rajya Sabha has passed a bill seeking to curb piracy and simplify licensing procedures for the film industry. The bill proposes a maxim...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.40 PM IST
Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan & production banners cheer nod to Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 to curb piracyThe government has approved the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to preserve movie-going experiences. Bollywood actors and p...
20 Apr, 2023, 10.04 AM IST
Govt mulling blocking websites transmitting pirated content: OfficialThe Indian government is considering blocking websites that transmit pirated content in efforts to combat piracy. Proposed changes to the C...
13 Apr, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Pathaan makers asked to make 'changes' for right certificationCBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi said the board's "balanced approach" to the film's certification would be clear to all once the film release...
30 Dec, 2022, 12.16 AM IST
Film fraternity writes a letter to government for amending Cinematograph ActThe letter has been signed by 3,000 signatories including Vishal Bhardwaj & Mira Nair.
02 Jul, 2021, 11.40 AM IST
Govt issues Tribunals Reforms OrdinanceIt has made amendments to the Cinematograph Act, Copyright Act, Customs Act, Patents Act, Airports Authority of India Act, Trade Marks Act,...
07 Apr, 2021, 02.16 PM IST
Government introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to amend Cinematograph Act: Jail term, fine for film piracyThe film industry has been demanding for a long time that the government consider amendments to the law preventing camcording and piracy.
12 Feb, 2019, 05.30 PM IST
Parliamentary Panel asks government to replace Cinematograph ActIn its report headed by MP Anurag Thakur, said Cinematograph Act, 1952 is almost a six decades old legislation and has since been amended s...
22 Dec, 2014, 10.57 PM IST
CBI custody of suspended CBFC CEO extended to August 31A court here today extended till August 31 the CBI custody of suspended CEO of Central Borad of Film Certification Rakesh Kumar who has bee...
28 Aug, 2014, 11.19 PM IST
- Government panel to decide granting permissions to shoot in India
The government is in the process of looking into granting permissions to foreign film makers to shoot in India, I&B Minister Manish Tewari ...
10 Apr, 2013, 06.51 PM IST
- Need to revisit Cinematograph Act: I&B Minister
Haasan yesterday suffered a setback as the Madras High Court stayed the screening of "Vishwaroopam".
31 Jan, 2013, 04.24 PM IST
- Information and Broadcasting ministry upset as channels fail to display movie censor certificate
At least 382 movies were telecast by 38 different channels without displaying of the mandatory censor board certificate in the month of Jan...
03 Jun, 2012, 05.07 PM IST