After Jab Harry Met Sejal, Tamil film Oru Pakka Kathai's certification stalled over use of word 'intercourse'
Fp Staff • 8 years agoOru Pakka Kathai tells the story of a medical complication that arises in a girl's life after she gets pregnant. The makers of the film have said that the word 'intercourse' is used in a scene where a girl tells a doctor about her medical history.
Censor Board revamp: Jaitley meets Benegal, calls for contemporary interpretation of guidelines
Fp Archives • 9 years agoFilm certification guidelines should be as non discretionary as possible, I&B Minister Arun Jaitley said as he met the government-appointed Shyam Benegal panel
Govt planning to sack Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani over PM Modi tribute video
Fp Staff • 9 years agoIn latest development in the Pahlaj Nihalani saga, it seems like the government has finally had enough of PM Modi meditating on a mountain top, and is contemplating sacking the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson.
Censor Board word list: Bollywood film-makers, I&B Ministry officials hold talks
Fp Archives • 10 years agoClose on the heels of a controversy over a list issued by the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) banning 'objectionable words' which was later held back, leading Bollywood film-makers on Wednesday met senior functionaries of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.