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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…

CBI searches after registering corruption case against 3 private persons & unknown CBFC officials. Accused conspired to get ₹7 lakh bribe for Hindi movie certification. Searches conducted on 4 premises. CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi to strengthen processes to eliminate third-party interference. Actor-producer Vishal alleged he paid ₹6.50 lakh for Hindi…

The Lok Sabha on July 31, 2023, passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, days after the draft law was cleared by the Rajya Sabha. The Bill provides for fining and imprisoning people who record movies inside cinemas. It also expands the number of age ratings available to the Central Board…

U/A, the classification used by the CBFC to indicate films that can only be watched by minors if they have an adult accompanying them, will be split into three levels, once the Bill becomes law.

The Hindu explains provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it proposes to check piracy.

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

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 introducing anti-piracy provisions, jail term of up to 3 years and fine up to 5% of film's production cost for infringement. Bill also introduces 3 age ratings for films requiring adult supervision and formalises practice of recertifying films for TV and other media.

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has sought an explanation from CBFC over an intimate scene, wherein a copy of the Bhagavad Gita has been shown. Makers of the movie Oppenheimer may also be asked to remove the impugned scene.

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has released a draft of comprehensive guidelines for exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films made by the Central Government and meant for cinema theatres. It has sought suggestions from stakeholders.