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Indian film censorship saw arguably its darkest days under Pahlaj Nihalani's CBFC reign

June 04, 2026 7:15 pm

From 89 cuts ordered in Udta Punjab to dubbing Lipstick Under My Burkha as "too women-oriented", Pahlaj Nihalani's tenure as the CBFC chairperson was mired in controversies.

After 3-month wait, The Voice of Hind Rajab to release on June 19

June 03, 2026 7:28 pm

Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania's Oscar-nominated docu-drama gets 'A' certificate

I watched Obsession. The CBFC watched it too and decided what other adults could see

June 01, 2026 1:21 pm

I watched Obsession and loved it. Then I came home and found out the CBFC had already decided which parts of it I was allowed to see.

Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati to be the new CBFC chairperson

May 08, 2026 3:32 pm

The Indian Express, last week, reported that a new CBFC chairperson is set to be appointed soon, following the appointment of Prasoon Joshi as the Prasar Bharati CEO.

CBFC denies role in Jana Nayagan leak, says Vijay-starrer's digital cinema package left its hands in March

April 12, 2026 10:08 am

The Central Board of Film Certification has pushed back against claims that it was the source of the pre-release leak of Vijay's Tamil film Jana Nayagan.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan leaked online: UK distributor calls it their 'hardest day', says leak diminishes efforts of those who worked on the film

April 11, 2026 11:27 am

Following the leak of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan, its UK distributor expressed deep disappointment over the incident, saying it undermines years of effort and the work of thousands of people behind the project.

We proved that an inclusive movie screening is possible. With CBFC's new rules, it can be made sustainable

April 01, 2026 5:37 pm

Entertainment — cinema, sport, music, cultural participation — sits at the bottom of an unspoken hierarchy of disability rights, as though joy were a luxury to be pursued after the serious business of inclusion is complete

Can a film break India & Israel bond, asks Kaouther Ben Hania, The Voice of Hind Rajab director

March 21, 2026 8:56 pm

The Oscar-nominated docudrama awaits CBFC’s revising committee's decision; Kaouther Ben Hania calls out India’s censorship

Rights panel seeks reports from CBFC, MeitY, Google on Sanjay Dutt, Nora Fatehi starrer song’s 'vulgar, suggestive lyrics'

March 17, 2026 8:04 pm

Several social media users criticised the ‘item song’ from the upcoming film 'KD: The Devil'.

Jana Nayagan controversy shows — film certification process is punishment

January 16, 2026 7:03 am

Over the years, attempts have been made to reform the certification process. As recommendations gather dust, the space for artistic expression continues to shrink.

Opinion | Why Have 63 Children Died At Gorakhpur Government Hospital?

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

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.