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SC dismisses Odisha govt plea against release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'

The Supreme Court dismissed Odisha's plea against the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release. Animation is a new art form for children and should not be curtailed. The court allowed the film's release after the Jagannath Yatra festivities concluded. Earlier, the High Court had stayed the movie's screening due to objections.…

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‘A revolutionary act to watch it’: the film India’s censors do not want you to see

Director Honey Trehan decries ‘dystopian’ opposition to his film depicting crackdown on Punjab’s separatist movement

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SC allows release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after Rath Yatra

The Supreme Court permitted the film Mahaprabhu Jagannath's nationwide release. This release will occur on or after July twenty-eighth, following the Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the film's basis in an existing web series and its CBFC certification. Producers sought the Supreme Court's intervention after the Orissa High Court's…

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Govt considering amendment in IT Rules for OTT platforms, action against ZEE5: Sources

The government is considering amending IT Rules 2021 for OTT film certification. This development follows controversy over the uncensored film 'Satluj' released on ZEE5. Compulsory certification and clearance from the Censor Board are being explored for OTT releases. Action against ZEE5 for screening the film is also under consideration. The…

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Jana Nayagan release update: Vijay's movie gets 'A' certificate; check details

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' secured an 'A' certificate after a seven-month struggle. The movie, directed by H Vinoth, will now screen in approximately one thousand theatres. This highly anticipated film marks Vijay's final cinematic appearance before entering politics full-time. The production faced significant delays, legal challenges,…

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What is Satluj Movie? After 127 Censor Cuts, Indian Government Bans Movie Just 2 Days Post Secret Release

Director Honey Trehan's film 'Satluj' was removed from ZEE5 just two days after release, amid ongoing certification disputes and controversy over its content.

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Centre to refer 'Satluj' to inter-departmental committee under IT Rules after takedown

The government will refer the film "Satluj" to an Inter-Departmental Committee for review. This action follows ZEE5's directive to remove the movie due to security concerns. The film, detailing activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, was released uncut on the platform. It had previously faced delays with censors for over three…

The Economic Times

Why a Diljit Dosanjh film released after a four-year battle with censors was gone within two days

The long-delayed film is based on the life of Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted and murdered by Punjab police officers for investigating alleged extrajudicial killings

The Independent UK

Govt asked ZEE5 to take down 'Satluj' citing security concerns, obligations under IT Rules

ZEE5 has been directed by the Centre to remove the film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, citing security concerns. The movie, depicting human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life in 1990s Punjab, was reportedly released on OTT without accepting 127 cuts suggested by the CBFC. The government emphasized that OTT platforms…

The Economic Times

India’s film board cuts key scenes in horror film Obsession leaving viewers baffled

Fans say a 14-second sex scene removed from the film stripped away a crucial moment

The Independent UK

Pahlaj Nihalani, producer and former CBFC chief, dies at 76

Veteran producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has died. Nihalani began his career in 1982 and is credited with launching the careers of actors Govinda and Chunky Panday. His tenure as CBFC chief from 2015 to 2017 was marked by controversy. He is survived by…

The Economic Times

Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ faces legal trouble in Delhi HC over putting 'undercover spys at risk'

Dhurandhar 2 Delhi HC: Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and the CBFC to examine concerns raised by an SSB personnel over the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The plea claimed the movie allegedly revealed sensitive military and intelligence-related operational details that could pose security risks.

The Economic Times

Former Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati will now lead CBFC

Shashi Shekhar Vempati, who until 2022 served as CEO of Prasar Bharati, has been appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, succeeding Prasoon Joshi. Joshi has now taken over as chairman of Prasar Bharati.

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Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Vijay emerges as the ultimate X-factor

Tamil superstar Vijay's political path is unclear after his party's election debut. He opposes the DMK and ideologically the BJP. His next move is highly anticipated. Past clashes with the BJP over his religion and film releases add complexity. Recent career decisions may keep his options open for future political…

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Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

The release of Kaouther Ben Hania's Venice-winning and Oscar-nominated docu-drama 'The Voice of HInd Rajab' has been blocked by the country's ratings body. Beyond censorship, this decision reveals a shift in Israel-India relations under prime minister Narendra Modi.

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Oscar-nominated Voice of Hind Rajab stalled in India over ‘Israel ties’

The Indian theatrical release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated feature, has been held up by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with its local distributor alleging political considerations behind the delay, according to a Variety report.

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Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama The Voice of Hind Rajab

Distributor says authorities warned screening Tunisian film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania’s docudrama could harm India–Israel relations

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Why KD The Devil song row is really about cinema’s old misogyny

It took just two days for the Hindi version of ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, from the upcoming pan-India action drama KD: The Devil to disappear from YouTube. Complaints over its sexually explicit lyrics reached multiple authorities, and the song was described as vulgar, obscene, sexually suggestive, and unfit for public circulation. The…

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‘Kerala is secular’: HC flags concerns over The Kerala Story 2’s portrayal of state

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, February 24, questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the certification granted to The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which has triggered outrage with its provocative portrayal of the Muslim community. The film's trailer shows the community as intending to turn India into an…

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Diljit Dosanjh’s new film is a global success. Why can’t Indians watch it?

Indian cinemagoers are barred from the Punjabi and Bollywood actor’s latest hit over objections to Pakistani co-star.

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Superman kissing scenes cut by India's censor board sparks backlash over double standards

Critics have slammed the move as hypocritical, pointing out that the board routinely allows graphic violence and misogyny in Indian films while censoring consensual intimacy in Hollywood ones.

The Guardian - UK

Indian film board criticised for cutting ‘overly sensual’ Superman kisses

Viewers complain that board allows violence and misogyny in Indian films but not a smooch in a Hollywood release

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The Superman scene that India wouldn’t allow

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Superman’s iconic kiss scene censored in India, leaving DC fans furious

Central Board of Film Certification deemed a kiss between Superman and Lois Lane ‘overly sensual’ for Indian cinemagoers

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