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Emraan Hashmi-starrer gets a U/A certificate after 9 edits

Emraan Hashmi-starrer gets a U/A certificate after 9 edits

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Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its release. The examining committee reportedly directed the makers to implement nine modifications, following which a UA 16+ certificate was granted before its theatrical release on August 14. The film will be clashing with Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947. The board reportedly implemented changes like toned-down violence, muted expletives, and the addition of anti-drug, anti-smoking and child trafficking disclaimers. Awarapan 2 gets U/A certificate According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the film was granted a censor certificate on August 5. The U/A 16+ certification implies that the film has been approved for viewers aged 16 and above with parental guidance. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 CBFC cuts: 3 extreme violence scenes deleted, drug snorting shot removed; gets U/A 16+ rating

Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 CBFC cuts: 3 extreme violence scenes deleted, drug snorting shot removed; gets U/A 16+ rating

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Emraan Hashmi–starrer Awarapan 2, the highly anticipated movie sequel to his 2007 movie, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but only after some modifications in the film. The producers had to make certain changes such as cutting down on violence and putting up health disclaimers before obtaining the certificate. What’s cut from Awarapan 2? CBFC deletes 3 violent scenes, drug snorting shot; Emraan Hashmi film gets U/A 16+ certificate. [Also read: Awarapan to return to theatres ‘as a prequel’, Disha Patani’s secret skill: Emraan Hashmi’s revelations about Awarapan 2] CBFC asks for changes As per the report by Bollywood Hungama, Awarapan 2 has received an U/A certificate for people above 16 years. Prior to clearing the movie, the Examining Committee suggested making some changes. Some disclaimers regarding drugs and child trafficking have been advised by the board. Anti-drug static messages have also been added when there is depiction of drugs being consumed, along with the mandatory anti-smoking message. A few offensive words were edited out from both the audio and …

Kiara Advani breaks silence on her role as Nadia in Yash’s Toxic amid trolling, CBFC complaints

Kiara Advani breaks silence on her role as Nadia in Yash’s Toxic amid trolling, CBFC complaints

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5 min readHyderabadJul 31, 2026 12:16 PM IST Actor Kiara Advani has opened up about her role in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the Yash-led gangster drama directed by Geetu Mohandas, calling it the most creatively fulfilling part of her career so far. The film has been receiving trolling on social media for what many perceive as objectification of the female characters and the focus on its male lead with women not getting enough play in its promotional materials. In an interview with Femina, Kiara Advani said she was drawn to Toxic because of director Geetu Mohandas’s vision for the character of Nadia. “When I finally heard the narration, I was mesmerised by how well fleshed out this character was,” she recalled. The role, she said, demanded an extraordinary emotional range. “From strength to vulnerability, madness to derangement, sensitivity to detachment.” Nadia, she said, offered her “all the meat an actor longs for.” Kiara Advani also said the role arrived at a point in her career when she felt ready for something this demanding. …

‘CBFC approved’: Kamal Haasan drops surprise announcement about his ode to India as he praises Nolan’s The Odyssey

‘CBFC approved’: Kamal Haasan drops surprise announcement about his ode to India as he praises Nolan’s The Odyssey

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Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey opened in theatres earlier this month to universal acclaim. An adaptation of Homer’s classic, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Anne Hathaway as Penelope. The Hollywood release continues to do well at the box office worldwide, and has now found a fan in veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan. Kamal Haasan has called The Odyssey a must watch film. (AFP) What Kamal said Kamal took to his Instagram account on Thursday to review the film and dropped a surprise announcement within it. He wrote, “Homer dreamt it. Nolan dared it. I applauded it. Children of cinema, this film belongs to the ages. Must watch! As #TheOdyssey continues its epic voyage across the world, my ode will greet audiences in theatres in India. I’ll share it here soon. P.S. The CBFC got the first preview! It approved.” Kamal’s line-up Is this a new film that Kamal is hinting at? Last seen in the 2025 Mani Ratnam film Thug Life, Kamal has a film with Rajinikanth lined up, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Both …

Sunny Deol ‘delighted’ as Batwara 1947 gets cleared by CBFC without a single cut, given A certificate

Sunny Deol ‘delighted’ as Batwara 1947 gets cleared by CBFC without a single cut, given A certificate

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Batwara 1947, the upcoming historical drama starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. Sunny took to his Instagram Stories to confirm the same on Monday. Batwara 1947 marks Rajkumar Santoshi’s reunion with Sunny Deol after Ghayal and Damini. Batwara geta A certificate In a note, he wrote, “We’re delighted that Batwara 1947 has been cleared by the CBFC without a single cut and awarded an A certificate. A film about humanity and love. Watch it in theatres from this Partition Day, 14th August.” Batwara 1947 is based on a Mohajir family that crosses over to Lahore and occupies an abandoned Hindu home after the Partition. Based on acclaimed playwright Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai, the narrative focuses on an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave the house and the issues that arise between the Mohajir family and her. The film celebrates the bonding of two families while talking about hope in one of …

Ravi Kishan favours censorship in films, says it affects the youth

Ravi Kishan favours censorship in films, says it affects the youth

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Ravi Kishan recently opened up about the need for censorship in films, weighing in on the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj. For the unversed, the film reportedly failed to secure certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for several months. The film was then released on OTT and was later removed just two days after release. The actor-politician stated that he was unfamiliar with the details of Satluj, but emphasised that filmmakers must remain conscious of how stories can affect communities and younger audiences. Ravi Kishan on censorship Speaking to The Indian Express on July 24, Ravi was asked about his thoughts on the film’s certification troubles. Ravi did not get into the specifics of the Satluj dispute, saying, “I have zero knowledge about it. I just know that the film came and was removed. To be honest, I don’t know the details.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, …

‘Don’t back down’: H Vinoth recounts what Vijay said when CBFC blocked Jana Nayagan | Tamil News

‘Don’t back down’: H Vinoth recounts what Vijay said when CBFC blocked Jana Nayagan | Tamil News

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5 min readHyderabadJul 24, 2026 03:16 PM IST Director H Vinoth has given his most detailed account yet of the censor controversy that delayed Jana Nayagan by six months, revealing that the CBFC examining committee initially had no objections to the film, that the upload portal did not open after the requested cuts were made, and that a complaint letter arrived just as the process was about to be completed. Speaking on the Rangaraj Pandey show, Vinoth walked through the timeline step by step, starting with the decision to apply for certification 20 days before the planned Pongal release rather than the usual 10. “We were also a little worried. So instead of waiting to apply for the censor the usual way, we applied 20 days in advance, on the 19th. We had kept a buffer period,” he said. The examining committee watched the film and responded quickly. “They called me and said there’s no problem with the film for us. But there is violence in the film. They told me if they cut that …

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer cleared by CBFC without cuts

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer cleared by CBFC without cuts

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Batwara 1947, backed by Aamir Khan Productions, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the year. Set to release on August 14, 2026, the film has been creating buzz ever since its announcement. The poster and teaser of the film have further heightened the excitement around the partition-based drama. Now, the film has been cleared by the CBFC, ahead of release. Batwara 1947 cleared by CBFC Batwara 1947 is set against the backdrop of India’s Partition and promises to tell a deeply emotional story of love, sacrifice, and resilience. Weeks ahead of ots release, Batwara 1947 has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kajal Aggarwal And Shreyas Talpade’s Film Gets CBFC Clearance 

Kajal Aggarwal And Shreyas Talpade’s Film Gets CBFC Clearance 

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The India Story CBFC Clearance (Photo Credit: Instagram) With conversations around films inspired by real events and socially relevant subjects becoming increasingly important, The India Story hopes to add to that dialogue by bringing a critical public health issue to the forefront through the power of cinema. Addressing one of the most pressing yet overlooked issues of our time, The India Story explores the widespread use of pesticides in farming and the devastating impact they can have on human health.  The India Story CBFC Clearance The India Story has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate. Before granting certification, the board directed the makers to implement over 20 modifications, the majority of which involved dialogue revisions. Among the key changes, the CBFC instructed the inclusion of a detailed disclaimer at both the beginning and the end of the film, adding approximately 50 seconds to the runtime. A dialogue referring to the percentage of farmers was revised from 65% to 25%, while certain expressions considered objectionable in reference …

Sunny Deol’s Partition saga Batwara 1947 cleared by CBFC without cuts: Report

Sunny Deol’s Partition saga Batwara 1947 cleared by CBFC without cuts: Report

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Batwara 1947, the upcoming historical drama starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. The film is set around the Partition and tells the tale of a Muslim family in Lahore who come face-to-face with a Hindu woman refusing to leave her ancestral home. Batwara 1947 reunites Sunny Deol with Preity Zinta. Batwara 1947 cleared by the CBFC News agency ANI cited sources as saying the film has received a CBFC certificate with zero cuts. Now, with the censor certification, the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial is set for its scheduled theatrical release on August 14. Batwara 1947 is based on a Mohajir family that crosses over to Lahore and occupies an abandoned Hindu home after the Partition. Based on acclaimed playwright Asghar Wajahat’s play Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai, the narrative focuses on an elderly Hindu woman who refuses to leave the house and the issues that arise between the Mohajir family and her. The film celebrates the …