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'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…

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.

The Times of India

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:

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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.

The Hindu

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:

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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…

The Times of India

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy

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.

The Hindu

Was a 15-minute sex scene cut in Oppenheimer? Twitterati say 'We were robbed'

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' stirred up quite a controversy after a section of the audience took offence to a sex scene featuring Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh. While the Indian Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is now taking serious note of the objectionable scene where the character appears to…

The Times of India

Oppenheimer controversy | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur demands explanation from CBFC

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 Hindu

Draft norms for exhibition of government films released

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.

The Hindu

Censor Board refutes reports claiming refusal of certificate to ‘Bahattar Hoorain’ and its trailer

According to the details of the certificate obtained by The Hindu, the CBFC has cut two dialogues.

The Hindu

Petition moves Supreme Court for revocation of CBFC certificate given to Adipurush

The petition said the film certificate of Adipurush should be revoked for hurting the sentiments of Hindu community

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Film censorship clarifications to MP raise further questions

In April, Dr. Brittas had asked the I&B Ministry for data on how many cuts were applied to films

The Hindu

SC to hear plea against release of movie ‘The Kerala Story’ on Tuesday

The Supreme Court said it will hear on Tuesday a plea challenging the Kerala High Court order refusing to stay the release of movie ‘The Kerala Story’ which hit theatres on May 5.

The Hindu

Explained | ‘The Kerala Story’: Can a work of fiction or art constitute ‘hate speech’?

The Kerala Story teaser led to widespread outrage because of its exaggerated claim that 32,000 girls went have gone missing in Kerala after being recruited by the radical Islamist group

The Times of India

Welcome move by CBFC for complaint against 'Pathaan', says Delhi-based lawyer

New Delhi, Days after a Delhi-based advocate filed a complaint with Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) against Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone for a music video for hurting religious sentiments, CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi has asked the makers…

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Pahlaj Nihalani: Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' is a victim of controversy- Exclusive

Earlier today, news broke out that the CBFC had asked Pathaan's makers to revise certain parts of the film and the 'Besharam Rang' song, owing to the controversy surrounding the saffron colour clothing worn by Deepika Padukone. News reports on the matter quoted the CBFC Chairman, Prasoon Joshi saying, "The…

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CBFC says film advertisements must carry film certification

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Kerala High Court directive to film certification board on Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Kaduva

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