Tamil actor Vishal Krishna Reddy has made serious allegations against the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai, claiming that they demanded a bribe of Rs 6.5 lakh for granting a U/A certificate to the Hindi version of his film 'Mark Antony.' He revealed that his team applied online for certification but was shocked by the corrupt practices at the CBFC office. Vishal explained that they were given an ultimatum: pay Rs 6.5 lakhs for certification, with an initial Rs 3 lakhs for a viewing fee and the remaining Rs 3.5 lakhs for the certificate. He emphasized the need for authorities, including Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and PM Modi, to investigate this concerning issue of corruption in government offices. Watch the full video for more!
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Censor Board has taken objection against Aamir Khan's film 'Peepli Live' for its remarks against Lal Bahadur Shastri in one of the scenes
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CII & CBFC, Interactive Session on Cinema and Certification, SAMVAAD CBFC 2011 inaugurated by Mr Prithviraj Chavan , Chief Minister, government of Maharashtra in the presence of emminent film personalities, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Mukesh Bhatt, Yash Chopra, Amit Khanna, Ramesh Sippy, Shyam Benegal, Leela Samson, Shabana Azmi, Rituporno Ghosh
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Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Chief Pahlaj Nihalani hit out at his critics on Wednesday on the ongoing controversy of shortening the length of a kiss in the latest James Bond movie 'Spectre', and said that the changes were made as per the guidelines.
26 November,2015 08:59 AM IST
Abhishek Choubey's upcoming film 'Udta Punjab', which deals with the concept of substance abuse, might undergo the grilling process by the censor board.'I would insist the board to give us an adult certificate. This film has been made for an age group of a certain number and above that, Vikas Bahl told reporters. Video: Bhupesh Sharma, mid-day
13 May,2016 12:19 PM IST
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Wednesday issued an 'A' certificate to the Shahid Kapoor starrer movie 'Udta Punjab' with the deletion of one scene and a modified disclaimer. CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani said that they have been asked to produce the certificate within 48 hours and from their end it was ready, but due to producer's negligence the procedure got late.
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After so much of mud-slinging on 'Udta Punjab' controversy, it is now being rumoured that the censored copy of the film has been leaked online. Giving his honest opinion on the matter, Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan has spoken up on the matter.
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Anurag Kashyap should have breathed a sigh of relief after the release of 'Udta Punjab' but it seems he is running out of luck. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has refused to certify Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Haraamkhor' objecting to its theme which deals with a student-teacher romance.
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What is the demand by The CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani to makers of Jab Harry Met Sejal? Insults and banters continue as ex-flames Ranbir and Katrina fight it out in Jagga Jassos promotions.
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Censor board has ordered these many numbers of cuts in Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz'. Watch video
02 August,2017 11:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
