central board of film certification news

Govt committee backs ban on ‘Satluj’, cites 'sovereignty', 'security' concerns

The Honey Trehan-directed film depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.

Published on Jul 11, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Stopping public screening of ‘Satluj’ is Centre’s domain, says AAP

Amid public screenings of the film “Satluj” across Punjab by some political parties and other organisations without clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora on Thursday claimed that any decision to stop public exhibition of the movie was in the domain of the central government.

others

Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:54 am IST

'Same fate as Khalra saab': Diljit predicted Satluj being taken down from Zee5

Diljit Dosanjh as Jaswant Singh Khalra in a still from Satluj.

bollywood

Updated on Jul 06, 2026 07:17 am IST

Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 cleared by CBFC; 'obscene' gestures and words modified

Dhamaal 4 gets U/A 13+ certificate; CBFC asks makers to edit 'obscene' gestures, replace words.

bollywood

Published on Jul 04, 2026 03:04 pm IST

Kala Hiran not yet sent to censor board, makers tell court on Salman Khan's plea

Salman Khan has sued the makers of the upcoming film Kala Hiran.

bollywood

Updated on Jul 01, 2026 05:28 pm IST

Punjabi movie promoter moves HC over CBFC clearance delay

MAD4 Films wants high court to issue directions to the Central Board of Film Certification to expedite the clearance process. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 24, 2026 07:26 am IST

Mollywood Times makers booked after CBFC flags alleged censor violation

Mollywood Times makers booked after CBFC alleges altered version screened in theatres.

others

Published on Jun 19, 2026 03:32 pm IST

Billie Eilish concert film postponed in India due to CBFC issues

The release of Billie Eilish’s concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) in India has been delayed due to certification.

music

Published on May 08, 2026 04:43 pm IST

Ex Prasar Bharati chief Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

The CBFC functions under the MIB and certifies films for public exhibition in India under the Cinematograph Act. (@shashidigital)

india news

Updated on May 06, 2026 04:18 pm IST

Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman; govt bets on 'fresh creati

Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharti chair.

india news

Published on May 03, 2026 07:36 am IST

Madras HC rejects plea to stop screening Dhurandhar 2 in Tamil Nadu

The court dismissed two writ petitions that sought a temporary stay on Dhurandhar 2’s screening.

others

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Artists, filmmakers slam the ban against The Voice of Hind Rajab

mumbai news

Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:14 am IST

Kaouther Ben Hania opens up about The Voice of Hind Rajab release block

Director Kaouther Ben Hania opened up about her film The Voice of Hind Rajab, which faces a release blockade in India due to concerns over its impact on India-Israel relations.

others

Published on Mar 21, 2026 08:09 pm IST

Ameer Sultan comments on delay in Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan's release

Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on January 9.

tamil cinema

Published on Mar 21, 2026 12:50 pm IST

Dhurandhar 2 receives A certification from CBFC: Know about runtime, cuts

Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar.

bollywood

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘Why complicate?’: Prakash Raj fires back after Kerala Story 2 director’s dig

Actor-politician Prakash Raj has made another remark on the ongoing controversy surrounding The Kerala Story 2.

tamil cinema

Published on Feb 23, 2026 07:34 pm IST

The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen's next Charak facing certification denial

Sudipto Sen is known for directing The Kerala Story.

bollywood

Published on Feb 22, 2026 09:36 am IST

HC allows Vijay film producers to withdraw certification plea

india news

Published on Feb 11, 2026 07:52 am IST

CBFC clears Border 2 with no dialogue or action cuts, asks to make these changes

Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty will star together in Border 2.

bollywood

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 08:29 am IST

Reel and reality in Tamil politics

PREMIUM

Jana Nayagan is not Vijay’s first attempt to mix politics and cinema. Some of his films have directly attacked people/parties in government, leading to run-ins with the establishment. (ANI)

editorials

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 09:48 pm IST