Censor Board

Censor Board wants reference to Bangladesh omitted from pro-CAA advertisement films

In a letter to the producer and director of the films Sanghamitra Choudhury earlier this week, the CBFC (East) said the word 'Bangladesh' be 'cut or replaced'.

published on : 14th February 2020

The bizarre censor

In a bizarre move, CBFC reportedly blurred shots featuring alcohol glasses while certifying Ford V Ferrari.

published on : 24th November 2019

Anurag Kashyap slams Eros after scenes deleted from 'Manmarziyaan' 

The scenes in question had upset a certain section of the Sikh community and Kashyap, who is out of the country, had on Wednesday issued a "genuine" apology to those who were hurt genuinely.

published on : 20th September 2018

Haryana government to approach Censor Board to seek ban on 'Padmavati'

 Haryana Health minister Anil Vij today said the state government will approach the Censor Board to seek a ban on the upcoming Bollywood movie 'Padmavati'.

published on : 11th November 2017

Need to understand my role of CBFC Chief before making changes, says Prasoon Joshi

The government on Friday evening issued a notification announcing the appointment of Prasoon Joshi as the chief of the film certification body.

published on : 12th August 2017

Vidya Balan part of CBFC, hopes cinema reflects reality

The CBFC has been reconstituted for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, a PIB statement said on Friday.

published on : 12th August 2017

Pahlaj Nihalani removed as censor board chief; replaced by lyricist Prasoon Joshi

Pahlaj Nihalani has been removed as chief of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and replaced by noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri said on Friday.

published on : 11th August 2017