'Politics' isn't only about political parties, government, elections... it's the principles that govern every aspect of our lives'Politics' and 'political' do not indicate only political parties, government, elections, or international relations. At some level, most p...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Dhurandhar 2 loses 6 minutes in India: Beheading, cement block attack & eye-smashing scenes trimmed. Full CBFC 21 edit list insideDhurandhar 2, one of 2026's most anticipated films, has received an 'A' rating from the CBFC, with significant cuts made to graphic violenc...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Gulf widens as UAE refuses to entertain 'sensitive' hindi filmsSeveral Hindi films are being banned from theatrical release in the UAE, a significant market for Bollywood box office revenue. Producers c...
25 Jan, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
How to kick up a fuss to push for self-censorshipIndia's entertainment scene grapples with censorship, spotlighting films like 'Santosh' and 'Punjab '95' that challenge powerful establishm...
08 Aug, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
'Would they cut a Nolan film?': Shekhar Kapur lashes out at OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen beyond recognitionShekhar Kapur has criticized Amazon Prime Video for altering his 1994 film Bandit Queen without his consent, claiming it has been edited be...
18 Mar, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
From 'My Perfect Husband' to 'Pekamedalu': Where and When to watch new OTT releases this weekThis week's OTT releases feature a variety of genres, from the Telugu thriller 'Double Engine' and comedy 'Darling,' to the Malayalam serie...
16 Aug, 2024, 02.34 PM IST
'Family Man' star Manoj Bajpayee bats for creative liberty, says viewers can't force directors to make films that suit their tasteBajpayee said most Indian movies promote good family values and glorify women.
16 Dec, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan talks about Civil Liberties, Freedom of speech during the Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF 2022). Here's what he saidDuring his speech at KIFF 2022 inauguration ceremony, Amitabh Bachchan raised his voice on politically-sensitive issues. The actor shared c...
16 Dec, 2022, 02.11 PM IST
Anil Ambani’s studio eyes cinema earnings to recoup Covid lossesThe decision to wait out the pandemic-led closures underscores the financial clout of the box office in India’s film industry that’s alread...
09 Jul, 2021, 07.33 AM IST
New CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi a fair man with good sense of audience, says co-workerCertification Board is an honorary position and one hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds, s...
12 Aug, 2017, 01.00 AM IST
Ban on my film just a point of view of an individual; have been facing this since Raajneeti: Prakash JhaCentral Board of Film Certification (CBFC), is currently, led Pahlaj Nihalani, also a film producer and director known for films like Paap ...
25 Feb, 2017, 07.15 PM IST
Indian films' box office collection to be $3.7 billion in 2020The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of number of films produced with 1,500-2,000 films produced every year in mor...
25 Sep, 2016, 04.23 PM IST
Udta Punjab fiasco: Pahlaj Nihalani should tolerate films taking after his own creations, says Swara Bhaskar"No society in the world is sanitised. There is a lot that is wrong, dirty, shameful, filthy and abusive everywhere in the world."
12 Jun, 2016, 08.44 AM IST
Activist shows banned BBC documentary on Nirbhaya in Delhi's Ravidas CampThe activists have plans to screen the documentary in other parts of the city, especially slums. Dixit said it's a "mark of protest".
13 Mar, 2015, 11.29 AM IST
Movie Review: I Am OffendedThe Indian comedy circuit is thriving and the comics have ideas of substance; they are not frivolous, elite, over-privileged louts who are ...
06 Feb, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
Censorship doesn't work in a democracy, says 'Rang Rasiya' director Ketan MehtaCensorship is a remnant of the British rule and finds no place in a democracy like ours, feels Ketan Mehta. His latest film 'Rang Rasiya' f...
07 Nov, 2014, 02.29 PM IST
- Ramadoss's comments on film industry juvenile: Mahesh Bhatt
Noted filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has joined the stream of protests by various Bollywood bigwigs against comments by Union Health Minister Ramad...
18 May, 2008, 01.33 PM IST