Central Board Of Film Certification

Vir Das’ Happy Patel receives CBFC ‘A’ certificate; advance bookings open tomorrow : Bollywood News

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, produced under Aamir Khan’s banner, Aamir Khan Productions. Known for consistently delivering acclaimed cinema, the production house now brings a fresh spy comedy to the big screen. The film stars actor-comedian Vir Das in the lead and also marks his directorial debut. […]

Jana Nayagan censor row: Madras HC division bench stays single judge order granting UA certificate, hearing adjourned to January 21 : Bollywood News

The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A 16+ censor certificate to the much-anticipated Tamil film Jana Nayagan starring Vijay, but the board has moved to appeal the decision, keeping the film’s release status uncertain. The producers, KVN Productions LLP, had approached the High Court […]

I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday denied reports claiming that it had directed edits to the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, asserting that no instructions were issued by the government to mute words or revise dialogues.Responding to reports that the Ranveer Singh–starrer’s theatrical cut was altered following ministry intervention, the I&B […]

CBFC to ban all beef eating references from all movies henceforth : Bollywood News

In Malayalam cinema, references to beef and beef eating are common. No more so. According to a source in the know, all references to beef as cuisine will be banned by the Central Board of Film Certification(CBFC). CBFC to ban all beef eating references from all movies henceforth Recently, a reference to ‘beef biryani’ in the Malayalam film Haal was removed by […]

SCOOP: CBFC proposes, Aamir Khan disposes – Sitaare Zameen Par’s censor process stalled over two cuts : Bollywood News

Sitaare Zameen Par is less than a week away from release and is constantly in the news due to the subject, Aamir Khan’s star presence, his extensive promotional campaign and his decision to not sell the film to any OTT platform. The film has been submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and […]

Censor Board discontinues full access to cuts on website

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) this month made a key change to a portal it uses to publish ‘cut lists’ of films, making it harder to routinely review the censorship it imposes on films. The e-Cinepramaan portal, used by studios to submit paperwork for films, and make fee payments for getting their films […]

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par cleared by CBFC, to release in theatres on June 20 : Bollywood News

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report on Saturday June 14 that the censor process of Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par was stalled because the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) asked for a couple of cuts. Aamir and the film’s director RS Prasanna didn’t agree with the same. Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par […]

Centre notifies new age-based film certification categories under U/A rating

The CBFC had last year introduced a revised certification framework aligned with prevailing social values and aimed at enhancing age-appropriate content categorisation. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: V. Sreenivasa Murthy The Union government on Saturday notified revised age-based certification categories for films, aimed at encouraging age-appropriate viewing, particularly for audiences requiring parental guidance. In […]

Lord Curzon Ki Haveli gets ‘A’ certificate: Director Anshuman Jha REACTS; says, “It needs to be standardised” : Bollywood News

Anshuman Jha had the censor screening for his directorial debut on January 3, 2025. After a prolonged four-month+ engagement with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), actor and filmmaker Anshuman Jha’s much-anticipated directorial debut Lord Curzon Ki Haveli has officially been cleared with a censor certificate. The CBFC has granted the film an ‘A’ […]

Jaat director Gopichand Malineni reacts to church scene controversy; says, “No filmmaker wants to hurt any community” : Bollywood News

Following backlash over a church scene in Jaat featuring Randeep Hooda, the film’s director Gopichand Malineni has responded to the controversy, emphasizing that the intent was never to hurt religious sentiments. His remarks come after the makers issued an official statement confirming the removal of the scene from the film. Jaat director Gopichand Malineni reacts […]