Movie Censorship
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Cinematograph Act: Parliamentary panel questions Centre about censorship clause, say reports
The proposed change in the Act empowers the government to order the re-examination of a film already cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification.
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Opinion: I certified films for a decade. This is why the move to create a super-censor is a bad idea
Educationist Nandini Sardesai discusses the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s proposal to re-certify already certified films.
Nandini Sardesai
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There’s only one explanation for the Information Ministry’s plan to re-certify already cleared films
Amending the Cinematograph Act will allow censorship from on high.
Nandini Ramnath
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Why Bollywood’s new-found love for the abolished Film Certification Appellate Tribunal is surprising
This is not a body known for its intellectual rigour or adherence to basic free speech principles.
Prashant Reddy T
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Movies, web series on Indian Army should carry defence ministry NOC, Centre tells censor board
The letter was prompted by producer Ekta Kapoor’s show on video-streaming platform ALT Balaji that allegedly ‘distorted’ the Army’s image.
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Jaipur: Several cinemas stop screening ‘Panipat’ after protests over Maharaja Surajmal’s portrayal
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said people’s sentiments should not be hurt.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Kerala High Court allows screening of Anand Patwardhan documentary on religious fundamentalism
The High Court said that the Centre’s claim that the screening of the film may cause law and order problems is not valid.
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Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking stay on release of Salman Khan-starrer ‘Bharat’
The petitioner had claimed that movie’s name violates Section 3 of The Emblems And Names Act, 1950.
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What the censors cut: ‘PM Narendra Modi’
Our guide to what you were not allowed to watch or hear in the week’s releases.
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The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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‘My Didi is a censor’: As Bengali film is pulled out of theatres, Mamata Banerjee draws criticism
Anik Dutta’s ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’ was released on February 15, but was dropped from Kolkata cinemas without explanation.
Devarsi Ghosh
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What the censor board cut from Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s ‘Thackeray’
Abhijit Panse’s biopic of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was released on January 25 in Marathi and Hindi.
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Pakistan minister assures help to filmmaker Nandita Das in getting her film ‘Manto’ released
In a reply to Das’s tweet, Fawad Chaudhry said he was trying to pursue importers to bring the movie to Pakistan.
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The Field
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings