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CBFC mutes ‘prick’, ‘ahole, ‘d*ks’ ‘b***h’ in Thunderbolts; enforces EXCESSIVE cuts in HIT: The Third Case : Bollywood News

The month of May will begin with a bang with exciting releases in different languages. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will focus on the cut list of two of the releases – the Hollywood superhero entertainer Thunderbolts and the Telugu action entertainer, HIT: The Third Case. CBFC mutes ‘prick’, ‘a**hole, ‘d***ks’ ‘b***h’ in Thunderbolts; enforces EXCESSIVE cuts in HIT: The […]

Nandu strikes again! Akshay Kumar’s much-loved anti-smoking ad makes a COMEBACK with Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero : Bollywood News

In October 2024, Bollywood Hungama published the viral news that a decision was taken to discontinue Akshay Kumar’s anti-smoking ad by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) in the second half of September. It was replaced by a new ad, showing how quitting tobacco can lead to positive changes in your body within 20 minutes and […]

Ananth Mahadevan opens up about censorship and controversy around Phule : Bollywood News

Ironically, your film is being excoriated for referring to the caste system during a time when we are celebrating Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary.Yes, Babasaheb Ambedkar drew inspiration from Jyotiba’s doctrine and even considered the couple his gurus. In fact, it was Savitribai who coined the term “Dalit” to replace “Shudra.” Yes, it’s a strange irony […]

Anurag Kashyap REACTS with a sarcastic comment as Phule faces censorship over caste references after Dhadak 2 : Bollywood News

The release of the much-anticipated biographical film Phule, based on the life and legacy of social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, has reportedly been postponed. This delay follows alleged demands by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to remove or alter references to caste in the film — a move that has stirred widespread […]

Avinash Das reflects on eight years of Anaarkali of Aarah: “My first film, my loudest voice” : Bollywood News

How do you feel about Anaarkali of Aarah eight years down the line?It’s been eight years since Anaarkali of Aarah was released, yet it feels like it happened just yesterday. The memories from that time—the sounds, the images, the emotions—still echo within me with undiminished clarity. In some corner of my mind, time seems to […]

BREAKING: In a rare instance, CBFC passes Salman Khan’s Sikandar and its 3.38-minute-long theatrical trailer on the same day : Bollywood News

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of giving out news about the grand Eid release, Sikandar, starring Salman Khan. On March 16, we reported that the release date of the film will be announced soon with a poster. Two days later, we broke the viral news that Sikandar will have a release in cinemas on Sunday, March 30. […]

CBFC mutes ‘prick’, ‘a**hole, ‘d***ks’ ‘b***h’ in Thunderbolts; enforces EXCESSIVE cuts in HIT: The Third Case : Bollywood News