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CBFC asks makers to tone down multiple stabbing scenes, remove foul word in Alia Bhatt-Sharvari’s Alpha

CBFC asks makers to tone down multiple stabbing scenes, remove foul word in Alia Bhatt-Sharvari’s Alpha

Days before Alpha releases in theatres, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film is directed by Shiv Rawail and bankrolled by Yash Raj Films. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari play lead roles in Alpha. Alpha runtime According to NDTV, the CBFC certificate dated June 29, 2026, states that the Hindi version of the film, with English subtitles, has been granted a UA 16+ certificate. The approved runtime of the film is 140 minutes and 48 seconds (2 hours, 20 minutes, and 48 seconds). CBFC demands changes to multiple stabbing sequences However, the board asked the makers to make several modifications before granting the film clearance for release. Most importantly, the CBFC sought changes to the film’s violent sequences. As a result, visuals at 25 minutes and 49 seconds were replaced with alternate shots. Additionally, a multiple stabbing sequence at 1 hour, 36 minutes and 41 seconds was moderated and toned down, with alternate visuals replacing the original sequence. The committee also instructed the makers …

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha gets UA 16+ rating: CBFC mutes expletives, cuts stabbing scenes | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha gets UA 16+ rating: CBFC mutes expletives, cuts stabbing scenes | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 1, 2026 11:32 AM IST Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh’s Alpha has received a UA 16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to the certification, the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes. Unlike several recent releases, Alpha has not been subjected to any major cuts by the CBFC. However, according to Variety, the board directed the makers to make a few visual modifications before granting certification. Reportedly, the impact of certain scenes in the first half has been toned down. Multiple stabbing visuals in the second half have either been reduced or replaced with alternate shots. Two additional visual modifications were also made in the first half, although the specific scenes have not been disclosed. Certain expletives have been muted or removed, the opening disclaimer has been revised, and subtitles have been added for all songs. According to Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC also instructed the makers to include anti-alcohol static warnings in all scenes depicting alcohol consumption. Additionally, as per regulations, the producers …

Stabbing scenes reduced; foul words removed from Alia-Sharvari’s film

Stabbing scenes reduced; foul words removed from Alia-Sharvari’s film

As the buzz around Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s spy thriller Alpha continues to build, the film has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film has been granted the U/A certificate ahead of its July 3 release date. Alpha was granted the certificate only after the makers made certain changes to the film. CBFC changes in Apha The CBFC’s Examining Committee reportedly asked for very few modifications to the film. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the makers were asked to redraft the disclaimer at the beginning of the film. Additionally, Subtitles were inserted for all the songs. The report also claimed that the producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), were asked to mention the opening cards and end scrolls in the applied language, in this case, Hindi. 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

Obsess rerelease on cards: Peter Wilson on anger management message and theatrical impact post Mumbai train stabbing

Obsess rerelease on cards: Peter Wilson on anger management message and theatrical impact post Mumbai train stabbing

The makers of the independent film Obsess, which initially released alongside the Hollywood film Obsession, are now gearing up for a theatrical rerelease. Actor-director Peter Wilson, in a still from Obsess and (inset) the Mumbai train stabbing incident (Instagram and X) Actor-director Peter Wilson revealed that the demand from Punjab and other North Indian markets and the recent Mumbai local train stabbing incident on June 23 make the film more relevant, as the film deals with road rage and the consequences of losing control. “We released the film on May 29, and that similarity of name proved a disaster for us. We were getting calls and messages for the film’s re-release and this unfortunate Mumbai incident happened. Our film is inspired by similar real incidents where in a fit-of-anger such incidents happened in public places so we are now working on a rerelease of the film,” Wilson explains. He also plays the central character in this thriller. The actor-director believes the film’s theme has become more relevant now. “The entire thriller is based on anger, …

Mumbai local stabbing incident: Mumbaikars share safety concerns of travelling in the city’s most used transport

Mumbai local stabbing incident: Mumbaikars share safety concerns of travelling in the city’s most used transport

On Tuesday night, the city witnessed a disturbing incident when a 22-year-old was stabbed in a moving local over a small dispute, leading to safety concerns in the mode of transport considered Mumbai’s lifeline Mumbai local stabbing incident shocks Mumbaikars (Photo: adobe stock(for representational purpose only)) What happened? Mayank Lohar, a 22-year-old Virar resident employed at Westside’s Andheri outlet, was travelling in the first-class compartment of a Churchgate-Nalasopara local when he was attacked by a fellow passenger, identified as 30-year-old Roshan Suvarna from Mira-Bhayandar. The dispute arose over whether the coach’s doors should remain open during the downpour. Lohar reportedly wanted them closed to prevent rainwater from splashing inside, while Suvarna insisted they remain open. As Suvarna was getting more aggressive, some fellow commuters tried to reason with him and even advised Lohar to stand one the opposite gate instead. Then, between Goregaon and Malad stations, Suvarna allegedly unzipped his bag, took out a knife and walked towards Lohar. He is accused of stabbing the 22-year-old three to four times in the chest and stomach …

Grand Central stabbing update: Suspect identified after 3 hurt in NYC; details on victims out

Grand Central stabbing update: Suspect identified after 3 hurt in NYC; details on victims out

Grand Central stabbing update: A machete-wielding suspect was fatally shot by police after stabbing three people on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal on Saturday morning, authorities said. Now, new details about the suspect and victims have emerged. Police crime tape is placed at the subway turnstile after a reported stabbing and shooting at the Grand Central subway station in New York (AP) What happened at Grand Central Terminal on Saturday? The attack unfolded around 9:50 AM ET, when the man moved onto the platform and became involved in a confrontation, according to law enforcement officials. He was reportedly armed with a machete and began attacking passengers, injuring three elderly victims. Read More: Nancy Guthrie update: Case takes shocking turn as Sheriff Nanos gets 10 days to save job First details on victims The victims, who have not been identified yet, have been described as a 65-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man. Police said at least one victim was initially in critical condition, while all three were transported to hospital and …

Kerala elections: Congress office vandalised in Kannur; party alleges CPI(M) role amid tensions after poll-day stabbing

Kerala elections: Congress office vandalised in Kannur; party alleges CPI(M) role amid tensions after poll-day stabbing

The Congress constituency committee office at Mayyil in Kannur that was vandalised in the early hours of Friday | Photo Credit: S.K. Mohan The Congress constituency committee office at Mayyil in Kannur, Kerala, was allegedly vandalised in the early hours of Friday, with the party alleging involvement of CPI(M) workers amid heightened political tensions following a poll-day stabbing incident. The office in Mayyil town was found damaged with its front window panes smashed and the door broken open. Furniture, including chairs and cupboards, as well as photographs of party leaders, were destroyed by the assailants who allegedly forced entry and ransacked the premises. Published – April 10, 2026 10:30 am IST 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

Ram Gopal Varma celebrates birthday with Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh; says ‘Stabbing my past with a knife called Dhurandhar 2’ | Bollywood News

Ram Gopal Varma celebrates birthday with Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh; says ‘Stabbing my past with a knife called Dhurandhar 2’ | Bollywood News

Ram Gopal Varma has never really done birthdays the conventional way. This year was no different. The filmmaker, who turned 64 on Tuesday, took to social media on Thursday to share inside pictures from his birthday celebration, paired with a tweet that read: “STABBING my PAST with a KNIFE called Dhurandhar2.” The gathering included Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh, Isha Koppikar and several others from the industry. The cake featured visuals and titles of Ram Gopal Varma’s iconic films. STABBING my PAST with a KNIFE called #Dhurandhar2 pic.twitter.com/nM8niWGnlv — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 9, 2026 For anyone who has followed Ram Gopal Varma’s recent tweets, the statement was not entirely surprising. Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, released on March 19, simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The film is the sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar, which released in December 2025 and grossed approximately 1,300 crore rupees worldwide. For RGV, watching Dhurandhar films have been something of a turning point. In a recent post, the filmmaker …

3 minors held for stabbing 26-yr-old over ₹400 dispute

3 minors held for stabbing 26-yr-old over ₹400 dispute

Three juveniles were apprehended on Saturday for allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old man to death in northeast Delhi’s Dayalpur area over a ₹400 dispute, video-graphing the incident and posting it on social media, a police officer said. 3 minors held for stabbing 26-yr-old over ₹400 dispute Police identified the deceased as Md Kaif, a resident of New Mustafabad, who is survived by his parents and two brothers. Deputy commissioner of police (northeast) Ashish Mishra said the incident came to light when police received a call from Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital on Friday around 4 pm, where the victim was declared dead. The officer said the three juveniles stabbed the victim near a shop on 25 Futa Road. On the same day, a video surfaced on social media where the three accused juveniles were seen waylaiding the victim and stabbing him multiple times, the officer said, adding that the video had a caption, inspired by a recently released movie. HT could not independently verify the video’s authenticity. A murder case was registered on Friday, and the accused …

Panchkula man held for breaking into woman’s house, stabbing her

Panchkula man held for breaking into woman’s house, stabbing her

Two days after a man intruded into a woman’s house and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon in Kings Valley Society, Gulabgarh Road, Dera Bassi, on Tuesday, police cracked the case with the accused’s arrest. Following his arrest, the accused allegedly attempted to escape custody by jumping from a room, and injured his right arm and feet, said police. (HT) He was identified as Ramesh Kumar, resident of Budhanpur, Sector 16, Panchkula. The police also recovered a sharp-edged weapon and Honda Activa used in the crime, which they attributed to a monetary dispute. Giving details, Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said the accused, wearing a helmet, unlawfully entered the residence of a woman in Kings Valley Society on Tuesday. The accused attempted to murder the victim using a sharp-edged weapon, leaving her with stab injuries. In this regard, an FIR was registered at the Dera Bassi police station under Sections 115 (2), 126 (2), 333 and 118 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Under the supervision of Dera Bassi SP Bikramjit Singh Brar, a …