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Pahlaj Nihalani cause of death: Filmmaker and ex-CBFC chairperson dies at 76Veteran film producer and former CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani passed away in Mumbai on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Known for produc...- Oscar-nominated movie, Santosh's OTT release halted. Censor board asked for cuts 'not acceptable' by directorSantosh, a critically acclaimed film, has been halted from its digital release in India. The movie faced censorship objections from the CBF...
- Even now, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression: Amitabh Bachchan at KIFFDuring the speech Amitabh said, "The 1952 cinematograph act set out the stricter of censorship as it stands today upheld by the film certif...
- Filmmakers will now show pornography and vulgarity even in normal films: Pahlaj NihalaniPahlaj Nihalani said he was in favour of a rating system and according to him, rules of censorship were firmly required in the digital and ...
- Is pre-censorship of films useless in internet era, asks Supreme CourtA bench decided to hear a PIL filed by veteran actor and director Amol Palekar, challenging the constitutional validity of Section 4(1)(iii...
- Shyam Benegal committee submits recommendations on film censorship to I&B MinistryThe Benegal panel, in its first report submitted on April 26, had urged the government to lay down a "holistic framework for certification ...
- Can't use 'Punjab'. Film producers move Bombay HCThe makers of the film are said to have been asked by the Censor Board to remove all references to Punjab and make 89 cuts.
- Demanding cuts to creative films draconian and archaic; restrict Censor Board to certification: Film fraternity over Udta Punjab rowCompared to Hollywood, movie norms in India are extremely strict. Censorship authorities often order filmmakers _ both Indian and foreign _...
- Censor Board may soon lose power to make cutsA significant recommendation is that the CBFC's scope be restricted to categorising suitability of the film to audience groups on the basis...
- The Censor Board stifles my creative freedom: Kamal HaasanThe 61-year-old actor, who is part of the reform committee of CBFC, says he is opposed to censorship but not certification.
- The Censor Board is restrictive & regressive: Imran KhanThe 33-year-old "Katti Batti" actor feels that censorship has reached a scary place in India wherein artistes are afraid of even talking.
- CBFC revamp: Censorship issues must be looked at from time to time, says Shyam BenegalShyam Benegal said that the film certification body has been no stranger to controversies but there should be frequent review of issues rel...
- Kissing scenes snipped, but Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani hasn't watched 'Spectre' himself!Pahlaj Nihalani says he fails to understand why there is so much hue and cry.
- Censor board has become aggressive: Aamir KhanThe CBFC chief Pahalaj Nihalani irked the film industry for shortening kissing scenes in the latest James Bond movie "Spectre".
- Bollywood to censor board chief: Stop playing nannyNihalani has been facing criticism in the media, from the industry and his own board members for his unilateral approach in clearing films.
- Centre to make film certification online: Rajyavardhan RathoreMinister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said that the centre is working towards making the certification of...
- Delhi High Court told that film on Kashmir was shown in 4 festivals without cutsThe producer of a documentary on Kashmir violence today told the Delhi High Court that censor board was asking him to delete some scenes.
- If a person can vote, he can censor a film too: Shekhar KapurThe director, who was in the city for a panel discussion with FICCI Ladies Organisation, said if a person can vote, he can censor a film to...
- I&B ministry organises festival of censored moviesTo give a perspective on evolution of censorship in the country, a unique film festival will be held featuring movies and scenes that had o...
- Malaysia lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'Malaysian authorities today lifted the ban on Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam', much to the delight of ethnic Indians in the country
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