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CBFC blocks release of Suresh Gopi's Janaki vs State of Kerala, demands title change: 'Cannot name character who suffered assault after Goddess Sita"

June 23, 2025 4:52 pm

The censor board has blocked the release of Suresh Gopi-starrer JSK: Janaki vs State of Kerala. The film was scheduled to release on June 27.

Our kids deserve better than Housefull 5, a broken censor board, and biased audience

June 16, 2025 10:32 am

Housefull 5 gets a U/A despite crass jokes and objectification; OMG 2, meant to educate teens, gets an A. CBFC’s double standards aren't just ironic—they're harmful.

India quietly censored a White Lotus Season 3 scene; even HBO didn't see this coming

April 04, 2025 2:14 pm

White Lotus Season 3 faced unexpected censorship in India, with a scene removed for religious profanity rather than its controversial themes.

Manoj Kumar was going to do a film about the Emergency at Indira Gandhi's behest, but ended up suing the government instead

April 04, 2025 10:23 am

Actor Manoj Kumar decided to sue to the government after he incurred losses due to its policies.

Centre plans Bill to order censors to re-examine a cleared film

June 19, 2021 7:10 am

In November 2000, the Supreme Court had upheld a Karnataka High Court order which struck down the Centre’s “revisional powers in respect of films that are already certified by the Board”.

For public viewing: ‘Omit shots of Nimmi resting head on breast of Raj Kapoor, amorous gestures’

April 04, 2019 8:01 am

Now released: Censor board’s orders to filmmakers in early days of Indian cinema

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Cut, delete, repeat - CBFC's favourite formula when it comes to independent, political cinema

June 06, 2017 8:47 pm

Censor Board's absurd demand to stall documentary on Kejriwal raises questions about long history of censorship of independent films tackling political issues.

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Udta Punjab: Censor Board CEO welcomes Bombay HC ruling

June 14, 2016 9:41 am

"We respect it (verdict) and will comply with it. It is not a setback. For us it's not about victory and defeat. Film industry and the censor board are on the same page," Anurag Shrivastav, CEO, CBFC said.

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Terribly relieved with the verdict; struggle now to release Udta Punjab on June 17: Director Abhishek Chaubey

June 13, 2016 7:48 pm

Director Abhishek Chaubey looked relieved after the Bombay High Court ordered Udta Punjab's release with an A certificate and only a single cut.

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Pahlaj Nihalani out of date with today's films: Hansal Mehta

June 11, 2016 6:36 pm

Hansal Mehta says Pahlaj Nihalani's understanding of movies is outdated.

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Minimal use of `scissors` will be focused on: Shyam Benegal

January 09, 2016 10:25 am

Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): Director and screenwriter Shyam Benegal on Saturday said that the main attempt is to minimize the use of scissors while certifying films, which means the committee, will need to grade films more carefully. He further said that the committee will have to work on the guidelines as India is a complex and diverse society.