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Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, Suniel Shetty among new CBFC members

The government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification with eighteen new members. Prominent actors and filmmakers have been appointed to the new board. This reconstituted board will serve for a tenure of three years. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the notification on September sixteenth. The Central…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

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 · Jun 4

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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.

Newslaundry · May 6

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.

Newslaundry · Mar 20

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…

Newslaundry · Mar 19

‘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…

Newslaundry · Feb 24

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South Central 33: The CBFC’s absurd demand of 127 cuts for Punjab 95, director Honey Trehan speaks

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath first discuss the controversy around director Honey Trehan’s film Punjab 95, starring Diljit Dosanjh, based on the life and death of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film’s release has been stalled by the Central Board of…

Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2025

CBFC blocks release of 'Santosh'; director asked to make 'extensive cuts' on police brutality and societal issues

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has halted the Indian theatrical release of the film 'Santosh', the UK's official Oscar entry. The critically acclaimed film directed by Sandhya Suri stars Shahana Goswami as a police officer navigating institutional corruption.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2025

India bans internationally acclaimed film over its depiction of police brutality

The Central Board of Film Certification has reportedly blocked the release of the critically acclaimed film Santosh – which the UK selected as its official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards – in India due to concerns about its depiction of misogyny, Islamophobia, and violence within the Indian police force.

Newslaundry · Mar 26, 2025

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' gets green signal for release

Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Emergency' has been finally passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2024

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' CLEARED by CBFC; release date to be announced 'soon'

Actor-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday confirmed that her movie 'Emergency' has finally been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2024

Prasoon Joshi at TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand: We have to make efforts to ensure that culture doesn't get lost in the noise

At the recent TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand, celebrated lyricist and chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Prasoon Joshi, spoke passionately about the importance of staying true to one's cultural roots, particularly in the context of Uttarakhand's growing film and creative industries. Known for his innovative approach, Joshi shared…

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2024

Kangana Ranaut's new film 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' announced

While Kangana still awaits the green signal from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to release her film 'Emergency', a new project of hers has been announced Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 3, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Censor board directs makers to remove ‘Bharatha’ from title of Malayalam film Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the makers of the upcoming Malayalam film ‘Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam’ to remove the word ‘Bharatha’ from the title for the film to get permission for release. Though the producers have the choice to go for an appeal against the decision…

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

I&B Minister announces setting up of CBFC facilitation office in Chandigarh

Anurag Thakur announced the setting up of a regional facilitation office of the Central Board of Film Certification in Chandigarh

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' cleared by CBFC with 'A' certificate; director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirms film's 3-hour runtime

The anticipation surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film, 'Animal' is only building by the day. As the film gets ready for its December 1 release, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, on Thursday revealed that the film has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 'A' certificate.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Gujarat High Court directs Censor Board to decide on demand for removal of ‘casteist slur’ from movie ‘Guthlee Ladoo’

The Gujarat High Court on October 12 directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take a call in 24 hours about the use of an “offensive” term for the Valmiki community in the Hindi movie ‘Guthlee Ladoo’, scheduled to be released on October 13.

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Dynamite News · Oct 5, 2023

Censor Board 'Corruption': CBI files FIR to probe bribery charges against CBFC levelled by actor Vishal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has lodged an FIR against three persons and unidentified officials of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on the allegation of actor Vishal that he had to pay Rs 6.5 lakh to get a certificate for the Hindi-dubbed version of his film "Mark…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

'OMG 2' CBFC controversy: Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi's co-star barred from watching film - Here's why

Despite all efforts of director Amit Rai and team 'OMG 2' the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) refused to change the film's certification from 'A' to 'U/A'. Now, as the film hits the big screens, the first victim of the CBFC's ruling is none other than the film's 16-year-old…

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Riot scene cut from 'Gadar 2' as CBFC awards film U/A certificate

'Gadar 2' starring Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a total of 10 cuts.

Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2023

'OMG 2' receives 'A' certificate from CBFC after a few modifications

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared "Oh My God 2" (OMG 2) with "a few modifications" following which the movie will release on its scheduled date of August 11 with an 'A' certificate, said an insider on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News :

Dynamite News · Jul 28, 2023

Bollywood: Priest demands deletion of ‘OMG 2’ scenes shot at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the film for release earlier, with an 'A certificate'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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