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Historic Urdu poetry symposium back with a bang in Delhi

The society, formed by the illustrious Conglomerate DCM Sri Ram, started holding the show in 1954 in which eminent poets participated regularly.

published on : 7th March 2023
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India getting very aspirational: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said the government had already launched a holistic health care and health insurance system, but much more needed to be done.

published on : 19th April 2018
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Nobody's voice should be called fringe voice: Prasoon Joshi

CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi reflected upon the controversy over 'Padmaavat', and said nobody's voice should be referred to as a 'fringe voice'.

published on : 17th March 2018
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'Padmaavat' row: Karni Sena to protest CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi's lecture at Jaipur Lit Fest

CBFC chairman Joshi plans to participate in the Jaipur Literature Festival here on January 28, just days after the scheduled release of 'Padmaavat' on January 25.

published on : 19th January 2018
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'Padmaavat' row: Allahabad HC issues contempt notice to CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi

The notice was issued after Joshi had failed to respond to a representation given by a petitioner seeking a ban on the release of 'Padmavati' (now 'Padmaavat').

published on : 17th January 2018
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300 cuts in 'Padmavat' untrue, says CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi

The movie, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, is slated to release on January 25.

published on : 9th January 2018
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Padmavati Row: Karni Sena demands resignation of Prasoon Joshi, Smriti Irani, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Demanding the film to be banned across the country, Karni Sena leader questioned the permission given to Sanjay Leela Bhansali to screen the film in UK.

published on : 5th January 2018
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Amidst Padmavati row, Shahid Kapoor recalls Udta Punjab's controversies

Shahid Kapoor said that the film was made for the entire country and that the country should see the film and decide, instead of some people or groups.

published on : 20th November 2017
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Padmavati row: Deepika Padukone starrer yet to get certification from CBFC, release delayed

The film has been mired in controversy over conjectures that it 'distorts history' regarding Rajput queen Padmavati.

published on : 19th November 2017
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Disappointing that 'Padmavati' was screened without CBFC certification: Prasoon Joshi

The censor board had sent back the film's application to the makers on the ground that it was incomplete.

published on : 18th November 2017
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CBFC slaps 45 cuts for Freida Pinto, Demi Moore starrer film on sex trafficking, 'Love Sonia'

Tabrez Noorani directed 'Love Sonia', a film about sex trafficking has been slapped with 45 cuts by the Central Board for Film Certification.

published on : 19th September 2017
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Prasoon Joshi knows importance of supporting, not destroying films:  Filmmaker R. Balki

Prasoon has replaced the controversial Pahlaj Nihalani as the chief of the censor board.

published on : 25th August 2017
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Newly constituted CBFC under Prasoon Joshi bans Punjabi film Toofan Singh

Toofan Singh was initially slated for a July 15, 2016, release but was postponed when the CBFC refused to certify the film claiming that it contained 'anti-national elements.'

published on : 24th August 2017
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Meet the new CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi: The man behind Thanda Matlab Coca-Cola as well as Modi's Achche Din campaign

Is the new chief of CBFC, writer-poet Prasoon Joshi really a relief compared to his predecessor Pahlaj Nihalani who made 'Har Ghar Modi'?

published on : 13th August 2017
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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
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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
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Stepping down as CBFC chief without regret: Pahlaj Nihalani

Nihalani, who was appointed to the post in 2015, a year after Modi became the Prime Minister, has been replaced by writer-lyricist-ad guru Prasoon Joshi.

published on : 11th August 2017
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Vidya Balan, Gautami in reconstituted CBFC board

The development came on the same day as the Pahlaj Nihalani was sacked as the CBFC chief and replaced by Joshi.

published on : 11th August 2017
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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