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
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What kind of Constitution did VD Savarkar want? A new book probes narratives about the Constitution
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In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal
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India at Asian Games, Sept 29, as it happened: Shooters add five to tally; medals in squash, tennis
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Fukrey 3’ review: Third time unlucky
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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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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Pakistan: TV panellists get into physical altercation after an argument during live debate
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Caught on CCTV: Masked thieves hold staff and customers at gunpoint, rob jewellery store in Delhi
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Watch: Shrek moss-covered movie home recreated for real in the Scottish highlands
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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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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ review: An entertaining comedy laced with welcome tartness
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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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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote
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Asian Games, Tennis: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan win doubles silver under tough conditions
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Asian Games, Shooting: Palak shines in air pistol events as shooters clinch five medals
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers appoint England Cricket Board’s Mo Bobat as Director of Cricket
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Watch, Asian Games: Palak, Esha Singh make it a double podium finish for India in women’s air pistol