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CBFC censors Iranian film The Salesman, mutes the word ‘prostitute'

The board has also disallowed the telecast of the Hollywood film The Danish Girl on...

27 Mar 2017 7:13 IST — Keyur Seta

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Nihalani's CBFC wants 'mann ki baat' removed from dialogue as it is PM's radio show

The board, led by Pahlaj Nihalani, has asked for the removal of the phrase from Dakxin upcoming...

25 Mar 2017 12:11 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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'Ghost' logic causes CBFC to mute Hanuman Chalisa in Phillauri

According to the board headed by Pahlaj Nihalani, chanting the Hanuman Chalisa eradicates ghosts,...

24 Mar 2017 8:50 IST — Keyur Seta

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CBFC needs classes on cinema, gender: Lipstick Under My Burkha director

Alankrita Shrivastava comes down heavily on the 'uneducated, illogical' certification body...

22 Mar 2017 3:30 IST — Keyur Seta

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Why Govinda and Pahlaj Nihalani have a lot to thank each other for

Govinda had starring roles in many Nihalani films in the 1980s and 1990s which became big hits. Now,...

17 Mar 2017 16:20 IST — Keyur Seta

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Aagaya Hero review: Govinda makes his B-grade film debut

The film turns out to be much worse than its trailer....

17 Mar 2017 9:27 IST — Keyur Seta

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Vishal Bhardwaj's Rangoon skips anti-smoking warning, runs into CBFC again 

CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani has said that the film has been playing at theatres without the...

07 Mar 2017 9:54 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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Ram Gopal Varma says no NOC is needed from Thackeray family

The Sarkar 3 filmmaker believes a disclaimer would suffice to avoid any trouble....

01 Mar 2017 16:50 IST — Mayur Lookhar

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Lipstick Under My Burkha director slams CBFC, Nihalani plays victim card

Pahlaj Nihalani said the film certification board is an easy target. ...

24 Feb 2017 13:10 IST — Our Correspondent

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CBFC refuses certificate to Prakash Jha's Lipstick Under My Burkha

After a quiet couple of months, the Central Board of Film Certification has taken up duties again by...

23 Feb 2017 9:33 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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Come befikre with OK Jaanu: Pahlaj Nihalani sends peace offering to Karan Johar 

After the controversy over Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani has assured that Karan OK...

16 Dec 2016 11:14 IST — Our Correspondent

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Ranbir butted, so how come Ranveer's butt was not cut in Befikre?

CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani explains how and why the fleeting scene came to be allowed, and says it...

10 Dec 2016 12:39 IST — Mayur Lookhar

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Despite kissing spree, Ranveer bills Befikre as family film

The hunk defends the innumerable liplocks in his romantic film which, surprisingly, has got a...

16 Nov 2016 9:41 IST — Mayur Lookhar

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Indore court dismisses petition against Ajay Devgn, Pahlaj Nihalani over Shivaay song

An Indore-based organisation had filed a petition against the actor and CBFC chief for a song that...

27 Oct 2016 7:21 IST — Mayur Lookhar

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Aditya Chopra’s aesthetic sense makes the kissing look natural: Nihalani on Befikre trailer

In a stunning turnaround, the CBFC has passed the trailer of Aditya Chopra's steaming hot a...

24 Oct 2016 12:38 IST — Shriram Iyengar

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Ae Dil Hai Mushkil becomes next victim, CBFC cuts intimate scenes

The film was passed with a U/A certificate. ...

13 Oct 2016 5:58 IST — Keyur Seta

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Who is IMPPA to ask for ban on Pakistani actors, asks Pahlaj Nihalani

The censor board chief deemed the ban as irrelevant....

01 Oct 2016 12:40 IST — IANS

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Pahlaj Nihalani bats for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees release

The CBFC chief's comments have come a day after Salman Khan voiced his opinion in favour of...

01 Oct 2016 9:15 IST — Keyur Seta

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These are the ‘bad words’ from Pink CBFC doesn’t want you to hear

CBFC passes the film with a U/A certificate after ordering four cuts. ...

30 Aug 2016 8:50 IST — Keyur Seta

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Pahlaj Nihalani compares A Flying Jatt with Jai Santoshi Maa

The CBFC Chief is already a fan of Tiger Shroff's superhero saga....

23 Aug 2016 6:04 IST — Keyur Seta