CBFC member Ricky Kej questions artist Sargam Vaish accusing ‘The Vvan’ makers of using his song in film’s trailer: ‘How did they get access?’ Independent artist Sargam Vaish has accused the makers of ‘The Vvan’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, of using his song ‘Aigiri Nandini’ in the trailer without permission. He has warned…
VIBE censor certification (Image Credits IMDb) Kunal Kemmu and Preity G Zinta’s upcoming action comedy ‘VIBE’ has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its theatrical release on September 18. According to a recent report, the Examining Committee has not ordered any visual cuts in the film. The…
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan in lead roles, has made a strong start at the domestic box office. The web series that made its film debut, was off to a flying start, matching early box office predictions.As per early estimates on Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated collection of…
Kannada Star Yash’s much awaited film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ was released on the big screens on August 26 and received mixed reactions from viewers. Amid the criticism, K Annamalai an IPS officer and a political figure in Tamil Nadu, has criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the way violent…
The Supreme Court recently concluded proceedings on petitions concerning the contentious 2023 film ‘The Kerala Story’, though it left the broader legal question surrounding challenges to CBFC film certification unresolved. Supreme Court rules certification pleas infructuous According to PTI, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant disposed of numerous cases on Friday…
Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in the film ‘Train’ directed by Mysskin. As the film is expected to hit the big screens soon the upcoming action thriller has now completed its censor certificate. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A certificate. CBFC details of ‘Train’ Producer…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ received a UA 13+ certificate from CBFC, with a runtime of 144 minutes 52 seconds. The board ordered an anti-liquor disclaimer, muted obscene language, and cut two kissing scenes. The MCU’s 38th film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, releases in India on July 30. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has been granted…
Actor-politcian Ravi Kishan has had a three-decade long film career and as per his admission, he is known as the “national crush” and the “Brad Pitt of Bihar.” Ravi was recently asked about the recent censorship troubles of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj, which did not get a certificate, and even after its release on an OTT…
The controversy over the long censor process is still a matter of debate even though Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ has hit the screens with a ‘A’ certificate. Filmmaker and former CBFC advisory panel member EV Ganesh Babu has now shared his perspective on what led to the delay. He said much of the criticism…