CBFC has to balance cinematic sensibilities with societal responsibility, says chief Prasoon Joshi

Unlike his immediate predecessor Pahlaj Nihalani, Central Board of Film Certification chairman Prasoon Joshi has enjoyed a largely peaceful tenure so far, notwithstanding the ruckus late last year and early this year around Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat (2018). Recently, Nihalani’s film Rangeela Raja was pulled up by the CBFC, popularly known as the censor board. And … Read more

No vendetta against Pahlaj Nihalani, clarifies a CBFC official

Pahlaj Nihalani’s Rangeela Raja faces an uncertain future after it was hauled up by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), popularly known as the censor board. Refusing to accept any modification to his film, the former CFBC chairman moved the Bombay high court against the 13 changes recommended by the examining committee. The legal … Read more

Celibate Govinda loses his heart to seductress Mishika

Pahlaj Nihalani is currently fighting a legal battle to get his film Rangeela Raja released. The trailer was anything but impressive. In fact, it suggested that the film runs the very real risk of being labelled a C-grade movie. The makers have now released the ‘Jogi Dil’ song from the film. Thankfully, it is not as poor … Read more

Pahlaj Nihalani turns to Bombay HC after CBFC suggests 20 cuts to his film, Rangeela Raja

In a strange turn of events, former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has approached the Bombay high court for help after the board suggested 20 cuts to his upcoming film, Rangeela Raja. Nihalani has filed an appeal in the Bombay HC citing its previous judgment against the CBFC in the case … Read more