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 ...
12 Aug, 2017, 12.24 AM IST
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...
18 Apr, 2017, 01.35 PM IST
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 ...
12 Jun, 2016, 11.51 AM IST
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.
11 Jun, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
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 _...
08 Jun, 2016, 09.33 PM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2016, 11.22 AM IST
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.
08 Feb, 2016, 03.02 PM IST
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.
08 Feb, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
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...
01 Jan, 2016, 10.27 PM IST
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.
25 Nov, 2015, 11.03 AM IST
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".
24 Nov, 2015, 08.05 AM IST
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.
23 Nov, 2015, 11.11 PM IST
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...
21 Nov, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
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.
28 Jul, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
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...
16 Jan, 2015, 08.41 PM IST
- I&B ministry organises festival of censored movies
To give a perspective on evolution of censorship in the country, a unique film festival will be held featuring movies and scenes that had o...
09 Apr, 2013, 10.28 PM IST
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
19 Feb, 2013, 02.59 PM IST