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Can a change in the Censor Board's rating system help ease India's censorship woes? An ETimes Exclusive

The Indian audience is no stranger to watching films getting cut, blurred and beeped over the years. One may say we've almost grown immune to it, but that was until we were introduced to the unfiltered and unadulterated world of OTT.

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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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…

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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.

The Hindu

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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.

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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

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' cleared by CBFC with 'A' certificate; director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirms film's 3-hour runtime

The anticipation surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film, 'Animal' is only building by the day. As the film gets ready for its December 1 release, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, on Thursday revealed that the film has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an 'A' certificate.

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

Gujarat High Court directs Censor Board to decide on demand for removal of ‘casteist slur’ from movie ‘Guthlee Ladoo’

The Gujarat High Court on October 12 directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take a call in 24 hours about the use of an “offensive” term for the Valmiki community in the Hindi movie ‘Guthlee Ladoo’, scheduled to be released on October 13.

The Hindu

Censor Board 'Corruption': CBI files FIR to probe bribery charges against CBFC levelled by actor Vishal

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…

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Actor Vishal bribery allegations | CBI conducts searches, registers corruption case against unknown CBFC officials, three private persons

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…

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Measures will be taken: CBFC chief says after corruption charges

CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi said processes will be strengthened to eliminate third-party interference after actor Vishal alleged corruption.

The Hindu

Case against Rajinikanth’s Jailer dismissed as withdrawn

The Hindu

PIL in Madras High Court insists on revoking UA certificate issued to Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer

The Times of India

'OMG 2' CBFC controversy: Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi's co-star barred from watching film - Here's why

Despite all efforts of director Amit Rai and team 'OMG 2' the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) refused to change the film's certification from 'A' to 'U/A'. Now, as the film hits the big screens, the first victim of the CBFC's ruling is none other than the film's 16-year-old…

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The Times of India

Riot scene cut from 'Gadar 2' as CBFC awards film U/A certificate

'Gadar 2' starring Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a total of 10 cuts.

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Film fraternity welcomes the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha last week, was approved by the Lok Sabha on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Lok Sabha clears Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023

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…

The Hindu

Bill proposes graded age ratings for films, but censorship to stay

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

Explained | The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill’s proposal to check piracy of films, revamp age-based certification

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

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Bollywood: Priest demands deletion of ‘OMG 2’ scenes shot at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain

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

The Times of India

Is THIS the real reason why Akshay Kumar's 'Oh My God 2' has been ordered 20 cuts and awarded 'A' certification?

The Akshay Kumar, Yami Gautam and Pankaj Tripathi starrer 'Oh My God 2', has been in the headlines since word got out that the film will revolve around the topic of sex education. According to the latest reports, the film was awarded an 'A' certificate by the CBFC and ordered…

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