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Stuck with CBFC for over three years, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj gets digital release
July 04, 2026 1:33 am
People can now watch the film exactly how it was made, says writer-director Honey Trehan
Welcome to the Jungle faces 18 cuts; bikini, sensual visuals and Kashmir reference removed
June 22, 2026 5:36 pm
Ahead of its massive June 26 release, the Akshay Kumar-led Welcome to the Jungle has faced major censorship, with the CBFC demanding 18 cuts.
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.
Film should be judged from view of ordinary person, not hypersensitive one: Kerala HC directs CBFC to certify Haal
November 15, 2025 10:41 am
The CBFC had earlier asked the makers of the Malayalam film starring Shane Nigam to make several modifications and deletions, including a scene with beef biryani
‘Udaipur Files’: Delhi HC to hear on Wednesday pleas challenging film’s release, says ‘no urgency’
July 29, 2025 3:08 am
Earlier, the Delhi HC stayed the release of 'Udaipur Files' till the Centre’s panel took a call, following a petition by an accused who contended highlighting that the film vilifies Muslims and is akin to hate speech
‘Now you’ll dictate to directors which names they should use…’: Kerala HC to censor board amid row over ‘Janaki’ in film title
July 01, 2025 8:54 am
The court said 80 per cent of the names in India have religious connotations and that the CBFC cannot dictate which name should be given or which story should be told.
Phule writer-director: 'Cushioning ourselves behind imaginary band-aids not helping'
April 14, 2025 8:59 am
Phule's writer-director Ananth Mahadevan talks about making changes suggested by CBFC to get a 'U' certificate, the challenges of making such a historical film and why is the story of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule relevant today.
Govt notifies new rules for overhaul of film certification
March 16, 2024 4:45 am
The new rules also mandate a greater representation of women on the central board, while the parental guidance certificate will be further sub-categorised into three age slots.
Govt to change age-ratings for films soon
February 28, 2024 5:21 pm
Ministry invites comments and suggestions on Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 till March 1; rules to be notified after that
Netflix joins other OTT platforms, stops global streaming of uncut Indian films: Report
December 18, 2023 4:08 pm
While other OTT platforms have been following this practice for some time, Netflix's decision to cease streaming uncut films has granted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) indirect control over what Indians watch in films, even online.
CENTRAL BOARD OF FILM CERTIFICATION VIDEOS
Govt. has no say in working of CBFC: RS Rathore
January 09, 2016 9:34 am
Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday said that the government does not want to get into the nitty-gritty of what people must view or not view, as that is the job of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).He further said that the newly constructed committee of CBFC will work upon the suggestions of the members and a reformed report will be presented in two months.
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