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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis