Sexy Durga

S Durga won't be screened at IFFI 2017; CBFC says film's title style violates rules

After a series of flip-flops, it seems Malayalam film S Durga (originally known as Sexy Durga) will not be screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 after all.

IFFI 2017: S Durga given nod by I&B ministry, to be screened on 27 November

The battle to ensure that S Durga will be screened was not an easy one. Sanal Kumar Sasidharan had to file a petition in the Kerala High Court, which gave its nod to the film and rejected the stay appeal given by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

IFFI 2017: Six Hindu groups submit petition against screening of S Durga

Days after the Kerala HC ordered that S Durga be screened at IFFI 2017, six Hindu groups submitted a petition to the organisers against the screening.

IFFI 2017: Kerala High Court directs I&B ministry to screen 'excluded' film S Durga

The Kerala High Court has directed the organisers of IFFI to exhibit the Malayalam film, S Durga

IFFI 2017: Rahul Rawail replaces Sujoy Ghosh as jury head, says I&B ministry has final say in selection

Sujoy Ghosh has stepped down from the panel of IFFI 2017 amid claims of the ministry dropping two films without consulting the jury.

International Film Festival Of India jury shocked by I&B ministry's decision to axe S Durga, Nude

However, the International Film Festival Of India has given I&B minister Smriti Irani a clean chit

IFFI 2017: I&B ministry reportedly removes S Durga, Nude from final list without consulting jury

The I&B Ministry has reportedly dropped Malayalam film S Durga and Marathi film Nude from the final list at IFFI 2017 without consulting the jury.

Jio MAMI 19th Mumbai Film Festival — Films to watch on Day 3 include Ajji, S Durga, Loveless

On the third day of MAMI, Watch Ask The Sexpert, the story of Mahinder Watsa, India's most popular sexpert, and Ajji, Devashish Makhija's unique revenge drama — among other amazing films.

Malayalam film Sexy Durga denied approval for MAMI screening; majoritarian move or legitimate concern?

The I&B ministry has denied exemption to Sanal Kumar Sasidharan's film Sexy Durga for MAMI screening, stating it could hurt religious sentiments.

Berlin International Film Festival 2017: Theatre of protest takes centrestage

The 67th Berlin International Film Festival kicked off eight days ago. It was attended by more than 20,000 professional visitors from 122 countries which included more than 3,800 journalists.