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Censor Board Clears The Film. Court Questions It. What Happens Next?
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Nupur Dogra
While it is the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that is responsible for the certification, objections are often raised in court
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Stay On Kerala Story 2 Release To Continue, High Court Reserves Order
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by Aswin Nandakumar
With the division bench now reserving orders, the fate of the film's release hinges on the forthcoming judgment
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Censor Board Makes 150 Cuts To Udaipur Files, Film Based On Tailor Kanhaiya Lal's Murder
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Entertainment | Reported by Prashant Shishodia
Udaipur Files, which is slated to be released in theatres on July 11, has found itself in the middle of a controversy
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Muslim Body Approaches Supreme Court Over Release Of The Kerala Story
- Tuesday May 2, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
A Muslim body on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to not allow the screening and release of the movie "The Kerala Story" at theatres and on OTT platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Censor Board To Justify Certificate Refusal For 'Masoom Kaatil': Court
- Friday December 2, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court Friday asked the CBFC to give reasons for refusal of certificate to a movie, Masoom Kaatil, and not allowing its release. The film was scheduled to be released on October 7.
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Defence Ministry Asks Censor Board To Advise Production Houses To Seek NOC On Army Content
- Saturday August 1, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
Taking strong objection to the depiction of armed forces personnel in some web series, the Defence Ministry has written to the Central Board of Film Certification, urging that production houses may be advised to obtain a no objection certificate from the ministry before telecasting any film, documentary or web series on an Army theme, sources said.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Check Facts," Says Censor Boss Prasoon Joshi, Asked To Quit Over PM Film
- Sunday April 7, 2019
- India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma
Responding to calls for his resignation over allegedly giving preferential treatment to the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi said the statements were "irresponsible".
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www.ndtv.com
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Pahlaj Nihalani Moves Court Against Censor Board's Cuts For His Film
- Monday November 5, 2018
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Producer and former censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has moved the Bombay High Court to fight the Central Board of Film Certification or CBFC against multiple cuts ordered for his film "Rangeela Raja".
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www.ndtv.com
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For Veere Di Wedding, Censor Board Reportedly Suggested Replacements For Cuss Words. First Time Ever
- Thursday June 7, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu
The Central Board of Film Certification reportedly suggested arternatives to the cuss words, which were originally incorporated in the script
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Prasoon Joshi On How The Censor Board Will Function Under Him
- Friday September 1, 2017
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Prasoon Joshi replaced controversial censor chief Pahlaj Nihalani recently. Producers expect you be "liberal." Here's what Prasoon Joshi has to say
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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'Central Board Of Film Certification Is A Confused Organisation,' Says Pahlaj Nihalani
- Tuesday August 15, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Tishya Misra
"The CBFC is a confused organization. We need progressive guidelines. Without them, we are stuck in a time-warp," said Pahlaj Nihalani
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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New Censor Board Chief Prasoon Joshi Says He Hopes To 'Make A Positive Difference'
- Saturday August 12, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Tishya Misra
"With good intent, I will try to make as much difference as I can. I think there is some sort of understanding that needs to be brought in," said Prasoon Joshi
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Prasoon Joshi, The New Censor Board Chief: Advertising, Bollywood And Now A New Role
- Friday August 11, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Prasoon Joshi replaced Pahlaj Nihalani as the chief of the Central Board of Film Certification on Friday
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Kerala High Court Gave It A Week, Censor Board Yet To Clear Controversial Film
- Saturday July 29, 2017
- Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy
While cracking the whip on the censor board of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Kerala High Court ordered it to take immediate decision on the controversial film Ka Bodyscapes. A group of top members including CBFC chief Pahlaj Nahalani flew down to Thiruvananthapuram on Friday to review the film. The court has given the board a week...
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Amol Palekar Wants Drastic Change In Censorship Law, Unchallenged For 47 Years
- Monday April 17, 2017
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Veteran actor Amol Palekar has challenged at the Supreme Court censorship laws that he says have not been contested for 47 years. On his petition, the court today sought a response from the government and the Central Board of Film Certification, better known as the censor board.
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www.ndtv.com
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Censor Board Clears The Film. Court Questions It. What Happens Next?
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Nupur Dogra
While it is the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that is responsible for the certification, objections are often raised in court
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Stay On Kerala Story 2 Release To Continue, High Court Reserves Order
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by Aswin Nandakumar
With the division bench now reserving orders, the fate of the film's release hinges on the forthcoming judgment
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Censor Board Makes 150 Cuts To Udaipur Files, Film Based On Tailor Kanhaiya Lal's Murder
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Entertainment | Reported by Prashant Shishodia
Udaipur Files, which is slated to be released in theatres on July 11, has found itself in the middle of a controversy
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Muslim Body Approaches Supreme Court Over Release Of The Kerala Story
- Tuesday May 2, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
A Muslim body on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to not allow the screening and release of the movie "The Kerala Story" at theatres and on OTT platforms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Censor Board To Justify Certificate Refusal For 'Masoom Kaatil': Court
- Friday December 2, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court Friday asked the CBFC to give reasons for refusal of certificate to a movie, Masoom Kaatil, and not allowing its release. The film was scheduled to be released on October 7.
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www.ndtv.com
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Defence Ministry Asks Censor Board To Advise Production Houses To Seek NOC On Army Content
- Saturday August 1, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
Taking strong objection to the depiction of armed forces personnel in some web series, the Defence Ministry has written to the Central Board of Film Certification, urging that production houses may be advised to obtain a no objection certificate from the ministry before telecasting any film, documentary or web series on an Army theme, sources said.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Check Facts," Says Censor Boss Prasoon Joshi, Asked To Quit Over PM Film
- Sunday April 7, 2019
- India News | Edited by Aditya Sharma
Responding to calls for his resignation over allegedly giving preferential treatment to the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi said the statements were "irresponsible".
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www.ndtv.com
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Pahlaj Nihalani Moves Court Against Censor Board's Cuts For His Film
- Monday November 5, 2018
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Producer and former censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has moved the Bombay High Court to fight the Central Board of Film Certification or CBFC against multiple cuts ordered for his film "Rangeela Raja".
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www.ndtv.com
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For Veere Di Wedding, Censor Board Reportedly Suggested Replacements For Cuss Words. First Time Ever
- Thursday June 7, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu
The Central Board of Film Certification reportedly suggested arternatives to the cuss words, which were originally incorporated in the script
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Prasoon Joshi On How The Censor Board Will Function Under Him
- Friday September 1, 2017
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Prasoon Joshi replaced controversial censor chief Pahlaj Nihalani recently. Producers expect you be "liberal." Here's what Prasoon Joshi has to say
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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'Central Board Of Film Certification Is A Confused Organisation,' Says Pahlaj Nihalani
- Tuesday August 15, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Tishya Misra
"The CBFC is a confused organization. We need progressive guidelines. Without them, we are stuck in a time-warp," said Pahlaj Nihalani
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
New Censor Board Chief Prasoon Joshi Says He Hopes To 'Make A Positive Difference'
- Saturday August 12, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Tishya Misra
"With good intent, I will try to make as much difference as I can. I think there is some sort of understanding that needs to be brought in," said Prasoon Joshi
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Prasoon Joshi, The New Censor Board Chief: Advertising, Bollywood And Now A New Role
- Friday August 11, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Prasoon Joshi replaced Pahlaj Nihalani as the chief of the Central Board of Film Certification on Friday
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Kerala High Court Gave It A Week, Censor Board Yet To Clear Controversial Film
- Saturday July 29, 2017
- Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy
While cracking the whip on the censor board of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Kerala High Court ordered it to take immediate decision on the controversial film Ka Bodyscapes. A group of top members including CBFC chief Pahlaj Nahalani flew down to Thiruvananthapuram on Friday to review the film. The court has given the board a week...
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www.ndtv.com
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Amol Palekar Wants Drastic Change In Censorship Law, Unchallenged For 47 Years
- Monday April 17, 2017
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Veteran actor Amol Palekar has challenged at the Supreme Court censorship laws that he says have not been contested for 47 years. On his petition, the court today sought a response from the government and the Central Board of Film Certification, better known as the censor board.
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www.ndtv.com