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Amid Satluj row, CBFC member on how films are certified: ‘No anti-national themes’ | Bollywood News

Amid Satluj row, CBFC member on how films are certified: ‘No anti-national themes’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 9, 2026 02:27 PM IST With films such as Satluj and Jana Nayagan still awaiting certification, the functioning of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has once again come under scrutiny. Amid the ongoing debate, CBFC board member Raaj Mishra had earlier explained how the certification process works and the factors the board considers while issuing certificates. Speaking to Vimarsh-Naarad TV, Mishra said, “It is a crime to exhibit a film for public viewing without CBFC certification. It is a punishable offence.” Explaining the board’s structure, he said, “The chairman of the CBFC is appointed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Currently, the chairman is Prasoon Joshi.” According to Mishra, every film is first examined by a five-member committee. “Every film is viewed by a committee of five members. If at least three of the five members approve it, the film is granted a certificate,” he said. Certifications given by CBFC He further elaborated on the different categories of certification. “There are three types of certificates. The first is …

Jana Nayagan producer says Vijay’s final film is yet to be certified by the CBFC despite the 5-month delay

Jana Nayagan producer says Vijay’s final film is yet to be certified by the CBFC despite the 5-month delay

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Since December last year, H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan has been stuck with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after it was sent to the revising committee days before its intended January release. Five months later, the film’s lead star, Vijay, has become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, an HD print of the film was leaked online a month before that, yet the film has not been certified. Mamitha Baiju, Vijay, and Pooja Hegde in a still from the song Thalapathy Kacheri in Jana Nayagan. Jana Nayagan yet to be certified by the CBFC Producer of Jana Nayagan, Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions, spoke to the press after he was spotted at a temple on Friday evening. While initially hesitant to reveal the film’s status, he admitted it has yet to be certified. He also hoped that the certification would be done soon so they could release the film worldwide. “This is not the place to talk about Jana Nayagan. I came for temple darshan. But as I told, we’re waiting for certificate …

Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar The Revenge certified after delay; bookings open for dubbed versions

Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar The Revenge certified after delay; bookings open for dubbed versions

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After considerable delay, the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge have finally been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The dubbed versions of the Ranveer Singh film were supposed to have premieres on March 18 and release with the Hindi version on March 19. But after cancellations due to content delay, the dubbed versions of Dhurandhar 2 are finally hitting screens. Ranveer Singh in a still from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Dhurandhar 2 dubbed versions certified The CBFC website shows that the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions of Dhurandhar have been certified, while the Kannada version’s certificate has yet to be uploaded at the time of writing. All three versions were certified on March 19, with a runtime of 231.38 (3 hours and 51 minutes), slightly longer than the Hindi version’s 229.6 (3 hours and 49 minutes). The Hindi version was certified A on March 17, with a remodification on March 18, and the dubbed versions received the same certification. The plot synopsis reads on the …

CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi refuses to comment on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan controversy, says Yash’s Toxic teaser was not certified: ‘It’s a tough job’ | Tamil News

CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi refuses to comment on Vijay’s Jana Nayagan controversy, says Yash’s Toxic teaser was not certified: ‘It’s a tough job’ | Tamil News

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The teaser of Yash’s upcoming film Toxic raised several eyebrows, with some even lodging complaints against the makers, objecting to the adult content shown in the teaser. Recently, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi opened up on the issue and shared that the teaser was not approved by the board. He also clarified that the content uploaded on YouTube and other digital platforms is not certified. CBFC chairman on Toxic teaser Speaking to India Today, he said, “I don’t think I would give any comment right now.” He added, “I don’t think unless the things are applied to the certification board. Sometimes, I also want to clarify that a lot of things you see on YouTube and other digital platforms, at times they are not certified. So people think that everything they are seeing is certified.” Calling it ‘unfair’ how people presume that the content they see on digital platforms is CBFC certified, he said, “Digital media, a lot of things you see, have not gone through the process of certification. So …

Ikkis gets certified U/A after CBFC cuts 15-second dialogue about India-Pakistan, makes modifications to Dharmendra film

Ikkis gets certified U/A after CBFC cuts 15-second dialogue about India-Pakistan, makes modifications to Dharmendra film

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Updated on: Dec 31, 2025 05:57 pm IST Sriram Raghavan’s Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra-starrer Ikkis has been certified U/A by the CBFC ahead of its January 1, 2026, release.  Sriram Raghavan’s Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra-starrer Ikkis has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after complying with their list of cuts and modifications. The film, produced by Maddock Films, is releasing in theatres on January 1, 2026, after being pushed back from its original Christmas release. Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra star in Sriram Raghavan’s war film Ikkis. Ikkis is certified U/A by CBFC According to the CBFC website, Ikkis was certified UA 13+ on December 15. The film has a runtime of 147.45 minutes (2 hours 27 minutes), and its synopsis is described as: “An untold true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.” It tells the story of one of India’s youngest recipients of the Vir Chakra, played by Agastya in the film. List of cuts and modifications Bollywood Hungama reported that the CBFC asked …

Dhurandhar certified A by CBFC: Know all about story, runtime, violent scenes cut, cuss word muted in Ranveer Singh film

Dhurandhar certified A by CBFC: Know all about story, runtime, violent scenes cut, cuss word muted in Ranveer Singh film

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After the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) told the Delhi High Court that Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar had no link to Major Mohit Sharma, they certified the film. Given an A certificate, the runtime, story, and other details of the Ranveer Singh-starrer have now been revealed. Here’s everything we know. Ranveer Singh plays the lead role in Aditya Dhar’s upcoming film Dhurandhar. Dhurandhar certification, story, runtime According to the CBFC website, Dhurandhar has received an A certificate and has a runtime of 214.1 minutes (3 hours 34 minutes 1 second). This makes it the lengthiest film in Bollywood, 17 years after the release of Jodha Akbar (2008) and Ranveer’s first A-rated film. The film’s synopsis reads on the website: “After the hijacking of IC-814 in 1999 and Parliament attack 2001, India’s Intelligence Bureau Chief – Ajay Sanyal devices an indomitable mission to intrude and rupture the terrorist network in Pakistan, by infiltrating the underworld mafia of Karachi. Meanwhile a 20 year old boy from Punjab held captive for a revenge crime, is identified by Sanyal.” …

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar not yet certified? Delhi HC asks CBFC to note concerns of Major Mohit Sharma’s parents first

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar not yet certified? Delhi HC asks CBFC to note concerns of Major Mohit Sharma’s parents first

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is eyeing a release this Friday (December 5). But the controversy surrounding the film refuses to stop. A few days ago, the parents of late Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma moved the Delhi High Court, seeking a stay on the release of the film. Now, the latest update states that the Delhi HC has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine the objections raised by the parents of Late Major Mohit Sharma before deciding on the film’s certification. Ranveer Singh stars in Dhurandhar, which is set to release in theatres on December 5. Dhurandhar not certified yet? The film is set in the famous Pakistani town of Lyari and presents a semi-fictionalised account of the Lyari gang wars, which stretched for a decade from 2009. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and R Madhavan in the lead roles, along with Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification to examine the objections raised by …

EXCLUSIVE: Sajid Nadiadwala submits 2 versions of Akshay Kumar led Housefull 5 to CBFC; Film certified U/A

EXCLUSIVE: Sajid Nadiadwala submits 2 versions of Akshay Kumar led Housefull 5 to CBFC; Film certified U/A

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After the success of four films from the Houseful franchise, Akshay Kumar and Sajid Nadiadwala are reuniting on Housefull 5, which is scheduled to release on June 6, 2025. The film has been making the right noise ever since the launch of teaser in May, and the song Laal Paari has become talk of the town. With 10 days to go for the release, Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Sajid Nadiadwala submitted the film to the central board of film certification, but there is a twist in the tale. According to reliable sources, the producers has submitted two different versions of the comic caper to CBFC. “Housefull 5 is a one-of-its-kind comic thriller, and to keep the mystery of this entertainer intact, the producer has submitted two different versions of the film to the Central Board of Film Certification. Interestingly, both the versions have been watched by the members of the board, and the film has been certified U/A,” revealed a source close to the development. The exact intent of certifying two distinct versions of the …

Teachmint X2 The Ultimate AI Powered Google EDLA Certified Interactive Panel for Unmatched Security & Smart Learning

Teachmint X2 The Ultimate AI Powered Google EDLA Certified Interactive Panel for Unmatched Security & Smart Learning

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Bangalore, 10th March 2025: Teachmint has launched the Teachmint X2, an interactive flat panel designed for classroom use. The device features AI capabilities and Google EDLA certification. This article will examine the X2’s features, and discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of using AI-powered interactive displays in education. We will also examine the security implications of EDLA certification.” Revolutionizing Modern Classrooms with Unmatched Security, Seamless Google Integration, and Future-Ready Performance Tech in education has to start inside the classrooms. Interactive panels used as teaching devices in classrooms have traditionally lacked operating systems that are vertically designed and have missed out on the full platform strength of the android ecosystem. To break this status quo, Teachmint X2 devices are Google EDLA and Play Protect certified” said Mihir Gupta, Co-founder & CEO, Teachmint. Mihir added, “With Teachmint X1, we saw massive adoption of AI in teaching methodologies through our EduAI offering. Building on this further, Teachmint X2 comes with an in-built Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that will further boost AI capabilities of the devices locally.” Unmatched Security …

Pawan Kalyan starrer They Call Him OG’s teaser certified by CBFC; glimpse to be unveiled by makers soon?

Pawan Kalyan starrer They Call Him OG’s teaser certified by CBFC; glimpse to be unveiled by makers soon?

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Telugu superstar and Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan is all set to hit the big screens this year with his movie, They Call Him OG. As the film’s updates have been the talk of the town for some time, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has censored its teaser. According to the censor details by CBFC, the Pawan Kalyan starrer’s teaser is 1 minute and 39 seconds long. The teaser was censored on January 8., 2025, and has received a rating of UA 16+. As Sankranti is inching closer, the movie’s teaser is speculated to be released soon and is most likely to be attached during film screenings as well. However, as of now, an official confirmation about the teaser’s release date is yet to be made by the makers. The movie They Call Him OG is a gangster action movie that features Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. The film helmed by Saaho director Sujeeth tells the tale of a former gangster from the streets of Mumbai who had disappeared 10 years …