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Supreme Court junks petitions challenging The Kerala Story, but leaves legal questions about CBFC certification open

Supreme Court junks petitions challenging The Kerala Story, but leaves legal questions about CBFC certification open

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The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings on a batch of petitions relating to the controversial 2023 film, The Kerala Story, while leaving open the question of law relating to challenges to certification of films by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Kerala Story released on May 5, 2023. SC disposes of petitions against The Kerala Story Chief Justice of India Surya Kant-led bench on Friday disposed of dozens of cases which were filed either during the COVID-19 period or became infructuous due to the passage of time. Dealing with two pleas seeking cancellation of CBFC certification of The Kerala Story, the bench, which also comprised Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, said that the petitions have become infructuous. The third plea filed by the film’s producers, Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd and Vipul Amritlal Shah, was withdrawn. The petition had challenged the then West Bengal government’s decision to ban the film. The question about challenge to CBFC certification remains open The top court, in May 2023, stayed the ban imposed by the …

SC disposes of petitions concerning The Kerala Story, leaves legal questions open

SC disposes of petitions concerning The Kerala Story, leaves legal questions open

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The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings on a batch of petitions relating to the controversial 2023 film, The Kerala Story, while leaving open the question of law relating to challenges to certification of films by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Chief Justice of India Surya Kant-led bench on Friday disposed of dozens of cases which were filed either during the COVID-19 period or became infructuous due to passage of time. The Kerala Story hit the theatres on May 5, 2023. What did the bench state? Dealing with two pleas seeking cancellation of CBFC certification of The Kerala Story, the bench, which also comprised Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, said that the petitions have become infructuous. The third plea filed by the film’s producers, Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd and Vipul Amritlal Shah, was withdrawn. The petition had challenged the then West Bengal government’s decision to ban the film. The top court, in May 2023, had stayed the ban imposed by the state government. Advocate Nizam Pasha, appearing for petitioners Qurban Ali …

CBFC orders 12 edits in Vijay’s Jana Nayagan after A certificate, asks to remove TVK, Indian flag, Ambedkar references

CBFC orders 12 edits in Vijay’s Jana Nayagan after A certificate, asks to remove TVK, Indian flag, Ambedkar references

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Jana Nayagan has finally crossed its biggest hurdle. After months of delays, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s much-awaited political thriller, his last film in the industry, has been cleared by the CBFC with an ‘A’ certificate. The board approved the film after asking the makers to make several changes, paving the way for its theatrical release later this month. Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan passes CBFC after major edits. What changes did the CBFC ask for? The CBFC cleared Jana Nayagan only after asking the makers to implement 12 changes across the film, according to a report by NDTV. Most of the edits involve political references, religious mentions, and scenes the board considered sensitive. All mentions of TVK (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam) have either been muted or altered in both the film’s dialogues and visuals. A sequence featuring the Indian national flag has also been removed. Among the other changes, the CBFC directed the makers to modify the dialogue “Ambedkar… to… TVK sattam” and alter a book cover carrying Dr. BR Ambedkar’s image. Religious terms including …

After 3-month wait, The Voice of Hind Rajab to release on June 19 | Regional News

After 3-month wait, The Voice of Hind Rajab to release on June 19 | Regional News

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2 min readMumbaiJun 3, 2026 04:42 AM IST AFTER awaiting approval of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for several months, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania’s film The Voice of Hind Rajab is all set to release in Indian theatres on June 19 after being given an ‘A’ certificate. Commenting on the film’s India release, Ben Hania wrote on social media: “Hind was a little girl whose voice should never have been silenced. Today, that voice will travel across South Asia and be heard by millions of people.” The film will also release in Sri Lanka on June 19 and in July it is expected to have a theatrical run in Pakistan, Nepal and Maldives. The Voice of Hind Rajab, which was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards as a Tunisian entry, is about a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024 during the Gaza war. The film was earlier scheduled to be released in India on March 6. Its release was delayed after the …

Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts; 96 seconds of kissing scenes chopped: Report

Lakshya and Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts; 96 seconds of kissing scenes chopped: Report

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With just days left for its theatrical release, Chand Mera Dil has undergone several modifications during its censor certification process. Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the romantic drama is scheduled to release in theatres on May 22. Now, according to reports, the film has completed its certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), though not without a few changes. Lakshya-Ananya Panday’s Chand Mera Dil faces CBFC cuts. (YouTube ) CBFC trims intimate scenes According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Chand Mera Dil has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC ahead of its theatrical release. However, the certification reportedly came after the board suggested a few modifications involving the film’s intimate scenes. The makers were asked to remove a 10-second kissing sequence and replace it with alternate visuals. Additionally, lip-lock scenes collectively lasting 1 minute and 26 seconds were also reportedly trimmed during the censor process. Altogether, close to 96 seconds of kissing visuals were removed before the film received clearance. The CBFC also requested consent-related paperwork for all child …

Vir Das Jokes He Got His First ‘A’, Thanks To Happy Patel: ‘Not A Good Student’ | Bollywood News

Vir Das Jokes He Got His First ‘A’, Thanks To Happy Patel: ‘Not A Good Student’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 10:50 IST Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Happy Patel is set to release on January 16. Vir Das plays the lead role in Happy Patel. (Photo Credit: X) Vir Das has finally received an ‘A’, and no, it is not the report card kind you are thinking of. After much anticipation, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, starring Vir in the lead role, has officially been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Ahead of its theatrical release on January 16, the film has received an ‘A’ certificate. Vir, in his signature witty style, marked the moment with a post on Instagram. Along with a picture of the certification on social media, Vir wrote, “Not a good student, only A I’ve EVER received”, instantly sending fans into a laugh. The certification image also reveals that the nearly two-hour-long film required just five changes before clearance. Backed by Aamir Khan, the project has managed to pass through the CBFC with minimal edits. In his caption of the post, Vir …

Sholay gets a fresh Censor nod amid dialogue row; exhibitors gear up for…

Sholay gets a fresh Censor nod amid dialogue row; exhibitors gear up for…

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Sholay gets a fresh Censor nod amid dialogue row; exhibitors gear up for… Home News and Gossip Sholay gets a fresh Censor nod amid dialogue row; exhibitors gear up for… Sholay received a new censor certification after the dialogue alteration happened. Meanwhile, exhibitors geared up three lengthy films in December. Bollywood’s iconic movie, Sholay, is set to be re-released in theatres on December 12 as Sholay – The Final Cut. The film will arrive with the original climax and two deleted scenes. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the iconic film with a U certificate after reviewing it on November 24. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, no cuts have been made in the latest version of the film, which includes additional scenes. With this, the total runtime of Sholay- The Final Cut is 209.05 minutes (3 hours, 29 minutes and 5 seconds), which is longer than the original version released in 1975. It was then around 3 …

Delhi High Court dismisses plea claiming 120 Bahadur ‘distorts history’, Farhan Akhtar film to release as scheduled

Delhi High Court dismisses plea claiming 120 Bahadur ‘distorts history’, Farhan Akhtar film to release as scheduled

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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave its green signal to the release of Farhan Akhtar starrer movie 120 Bahadur on November 21, disposing of a plea challenging its CBFC certification on the ground that it distorts historical facts. Farhan Akhtar in a still from 120 Bahadur. Delhi High Court paves way for 120 Bahadur release The high court passed the order after noting that it is too late to change the name and release date of the film, and make changes at the last moment, and that the producers have mentioned the names of the soldiers at the end of the movie in the form of a special tribute. A bench of justices Prathiba M Singh and Shail Jain disposed of the petition after the counsel for the petitioner said it is acceptable if the title of the film is not changed and all the names are added at the end of the movie. “However, since there is some ambiguity as to whether names of all the 120 soldiers have been mentioned or not, …