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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.

Euronews

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 Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Let Me Explain: CBFC or censorship bureau? Who’s deciding what India can watch

This is a protest outside the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram.

Newslaundry

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…

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Awful and Awesome Ep 387: The Royals, Flintoff, subscriber letters

While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You’re saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it’s so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and…

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Bollywood film about anti-caste icons delayed after protests from Brahmins

India’s film certification body accused of censoring anti-caste film ‘Phule’ under pressure from so-called upper caste groups, sparking backlash over historical erasure

The Independent UK

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

Internationally acclaimed film Santosh blocked in India over portrayal of police brutality

Award-winning film set in fictional town has already made its debut at Cannes but censors have refused to approve it for domestic release

The Guardian - UK

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

Emergency film release stalled to avoid impact on BJP poll prospects: Zee to Bombay HC

Zee Entertainment, the co-producer of Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency, has told the Bombay High Court that the censor clearance is being delayed because the BJP is sceptical that the film may affect its prospects in the upcoming Haryana elections, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry

Cannes-winning Indian film All We Imagine as Light shortlisted for Oscars by France

Payal Kapadia’s feature becomes first Indian film ever to win Grand Prix at Cannes

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Dynamite News

Bombay HC refuses to order certification of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency

The Court has also asked the CBFC to take a decision by September 18. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

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:

The Hindu

Alcohol warning in Hindi, foreign films on the rise

CBFC requires anti-liquor watermarks in Hindi and foreign films featuring alcohol consumption, following Ministry of Health guidelines.

The Hindu

Centre notifies Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024

New Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 aim to modernize film certification process, introduce age-based categories, and enhance accessibility.

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The Hindu

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

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 Hindu

Rohit and Sasi on ‘Double Engine’: We followed a guerrilla method and wrapped up our film in 12 days

Telugu indie filmmakers Rohit Penumatsa and Sasi, popularly known and Rohit and Camp Sasi of Avanti Cinema, hold forth on the making of their new film ‘Double Engine’, set in rural Telangana. Plans are on to release their earlier film ‘Sheeshmahal’ and a new film ‘Gopi Galla Goa Trip’

The Hindu

Plea to cancel censor certificate to Telugu film Vyooham adjourned to January 28

The judge posted the matter to January 28 stating that the matter would be adjudicated after hearing contentions of the counsel for the Central Board of Film Censor.

Newslaundry

Surrogate ads: Delhi HC junks TV Today plea against govt’s directive to air apology

Dismissing a petition by TV Today Network, the Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the information and broadcasting ministry’s orders directing the network’s channels to air an apology scroll for advertisements promoting brands linked to alcohol, LiveLaw reported.

The Hindu

Netflix bows to censorship, stops streaming uncut Indian films globally

Netflix stops streaming uncensored Indian films globally, with CBFC scrubbing political references & business personalities.

The Hindu

New nodal officers can block any site, app hosting pirated film content

The Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on November 3 authorised its officials and those of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to direct blocking or taking down of websites, apps or weblinks carrying pirated filmic content.

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