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Prasoon was opposed to the film being passed, as it makes profane comments about tourists, who form a large part of Varanasi’s fluid population. (Photo: File)

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi 'extremely unhappy' about Mohalla Assi clearance

The film was banned by the CBFC for its potentially inflammatory statements and content pertaining to the holy city of Varanasi.

14 Jan 2018 12:13 AM

CM Vijay Rupani said despite the clearance from CBFC, ‘Padmaavat’ won’t be released in Gujarat. (Photo: File)

‘Padmavat’ to not be released in Gujarat, despite CBFC nod: Vijay Rupani

Gujarat is the second Indian state after Rajasthan to have banned the screening of the controversial Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial.

12 Jan 2018 5:09 PM

Understandably, the CBFC was livid, as it went out of its way to ensure a liberal and fair certification for Padmavat.

The 300-cut hoax story leave both Padmavat and CBFC red in the face

CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi categorically denies the 300-cut news report.

11 Jan 2018 1:42 AM

Deepika Padukone in a still from 'Padmavati.'

Rajputs to demand ban on 'Padmavati' at Jan 27 Chittorgarh event: Karni Sena

Outfit's chief said that it was high time the Centre and the state government set an example by not allowing the film to release.

06 Jan 2018 12:12 PM

Rajasthan profs called to review Padmavati

Mr Khangarot said he received a call from censor board chief Prasoon Joshi to view the film, which is awaiting a censor certificate.

29 Dec 2017 12:53 AM

No royal woes for Padmavati

Unless the film offends any cultural or historical perspective, nothing will be cut from Padmavati.

27 Dec 2017 12:07 AM

Padmavati certification put off again

With these complications further impeding the process of certification, it seems unlikely that Padmavati will be released in the near future.

16 Dec 2017 12:16 AM

Deepika Padukone plays the lead character in 'Padmavati.'

Padmavati team submits 3rd application to CBFC, this time for 3D version

According to CBFC insiders, the board is yet to scrutinise the application and will see it only after that.

29 Nov 2017 6:25 PM

Censor board does u-turn on 68-day submission rule

As irate filmmakers question the CBFC over the directive, a separate queue has been made to avoid hassles for movies whose release dates are close.

22 Nov 2017 12:25 AM

Justice League misses its release date due to censor stockpile

While the English version of the film was able to get certified, the regional versions couldn’t.

19 Nov 2017 12:07 AM

The clamour against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati is still as loud as ever.

No politics in movies, please

With CBFC member Arjun Gupta lashing out against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati, experts tell us how much difference a change in head has made.

13 Nov 2017 12:15 AM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release. (Photo: File)

SC declines plea against release of 'Padmavati', says it was censor board decision

The petitioners have sought a stay on the release of the film until the alleged historical inaccuracies in the film are corrected.

10 Nov 2017 2:15 PM

Vidya won’t be allowed to view Siddharth’s films at CBFC

After Vidya’s team broke the news that she won’t watch her husband’s films, it turns out that she has no choice in the matter.

10 Oct 2017 12:09 AM

Raja was surprised that the CBFC asked him to remove one word from his new film Chef before granting the film a U/A rating.

Chef gets a ‘U/A’ certificate

As for the ‘UA’ certificate, Raja said it had to do with the hero being a divorcee and a smoker.

05 Oct 2017 10:39 PM

CBFC cuts Varun Dhawan’s pelvic thrusts

The CBFC has asked that Varun Dhawan’s pelvic thrust be removed from Judwaa 2.

17 Sep 2017 12:45 AM

Prasoon restores 12 cuts in Hollywood horror film, IT

In a historic decision, all the 12 cuts — including some profanities — were restored.

01 Sep 2017 12:15 AM

I’m not a big man, I’m a small entity, says Prasoon Joshi

Tell Prasoon that the job of the CBFC head is to certify and not to censor, and he seems idealistic, if a bit evasive.

13 Aug 2017 12:01 AM

I have no regrets, says Pahlaj Nihalani

The ex-CBFC chairman, prides himself on being someone who wouldn’t budge.

13 Aug 2017 12:00 AM

The latest addition to CBFC’s series of bans is the ban on smoking and drinking scenes in films. Filmmakers argue that such portrayals are completely character-driven, and this ban on screen is contradictory to the reality off screen.

Reducing cinema to a vice

Moreover, banning of drinking and smoking scenes on screen is contradictory to reality off the screen.

26 Jul 2017 12:13 AM

CBFC’s new target: No smoking, drinking depictions on screen

“A movie where alcohol is essential would have to go with an Adult certificate,” says the CBFC chief.

25 Jul 2017 12:08 AM

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