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Central Board of Film Certification: News

12 Dec 2025
Amitabh Bachchan

'Sholay: The Final Cut' restores original climax, James Bond line

Sholay (1975) was re-released on Friday, as Sholay - The Final Cut, featuring its original climax plus three added scenes.

11 Dec 2025
Bollywood

'Sholay' re-release gets 'U' certificate; no cuts enforced

The iconic Bollywood film Sholay (1975) will be re-released as Sholay - The Final Cut, featuring the original climax and two deleted scenes.

10 Dec 2025
Bollywood

'Mamta Child Factory' loses censor battle; to skip theatrical release

The makers of the long-stuck film Mamta Child Factory have decided to skip a theatrical release and go for a direct-to-OTT premiere.

10 Dec 2025
Kapil Sharma

'Kis Kisko Pyaar...2' gets U/A certificate with 1 cut

The upcoming comedy film, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, has been granted a U/A 16+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

10 Dec 2025
Karthi

Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' gets U/A certificate; release date confirmed

The upcoming Tamil film Vaa Vaathiyaar, starring Karthi and Krithi Shetty, has been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

06 Dec 2025
Kapil Sharma

CBFC passes Kapil Sharma's 'Kis Kisko...2' without any cuts

Anukalp Goswami, who has written the 2015 film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon and worked on many of Kapil Sharma's television shows, is now gearing up for his directorial debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.

03 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

Is Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' about Major Mohit Sharma? Synopsis suggests otherwise 

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar for release on Tuesday, after a re-examination ordered by the Delhi High Court.

02 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' gets CBFC nod; Major Sharma's brother seeks disclaimer

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared Aditya Dhar's upcoming film Dhurandhar as a "work of fiction," following a petition from the family of late Major Mohit Sharma seeking a stay on its release.

02 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' becomes Ranveer's first 'A' rated film

Ranveer Singh's upcoming action entertainer, Dhurandhar, has reportedly been given an "A" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

02 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' work of fiction, confirms CBFC amid Major Sharma controversy

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the release of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh.

01 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': Court orders CBFC to consider Major Mohit's family's objections

The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Film Certification to consider the objections raised by Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma's family before certifying Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.

30 Nov 2025
South Indian Cinema

Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' gets U/A certificate; check lengthy runtime

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited action entertainer Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna.

28 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

Major Mohit Sharma's family seeks stay on Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar'

The family of late Major Mohit Sharma has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking an immediate stay on the release of Dhurandhar, reported Bar and Bench.

28 Nov 2025
Naseeruddin Shah

'Gustaakh Ishq' gets U/A 13+ certificate; here's what was changed

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently cleared the Hindi film Gustaakh Ishq with a U/A 13+ certificate.

26 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' to be over 3 hours long?

Ranveer Singh's upcoming film, Dhurandhar Part 1, is reportedly set to be Bollywood's longest film since Jodhaa Akbar (2008; three hours and 33 minutes).

25 Nov 2025
Bhushan Kumar

'Tere Ishk Mein' cleared by CBFC with only 1 cut 

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's upcoming romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, is set to hit theaters on Friday, November 28.

22 Nov 2025
Keerthy Suresh

'Revolver Rita': Keerthy Suresh's crime-comedy gets U/A certificate

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the action-comedy entertainer Revolver Rita for release with a U/A certificate.

21 Nov 2025
Milap Zaveri

'Mastiii 4': CBFC asks for these changes in sex comedy

The much-awaited sex comedy Mastiii 4, directed by Milap Zaveri, hit the screens on Friday. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, and Vivek Oberoi.

19 Nov 2025
Delhi High Court

Delhi HC to hear PIL against '120 Bahadur' next week

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for November 26 on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate granted to the upcoming Bollywood film, 120 Bahadur.

19 Nov 2025
Farhan Akhtar

'120 Bahadur' to be released with 0 cuts in theaters

The much-awaited war drama, 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar and directed by Razneesh Ghai, is set for a limited release on Friday, November 21.

19 Nov 2025
Arshad Warsi

'Mastiii 4' gets 'A' certificate; 'animal humping' scene deleted 

The fourth installment of the popular adult comedy franchise, Mastiii, Mastiii 4, has been awarded an "A - Adult Only" certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

15 Nov 2025
Bollywood

CBFC was 'really nice to us...': 'Agra' director Kanu Behl

Kanu Behl, the director of the recently released film Agra, has spoken about the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) cuts in his movie.

08 Nov 2025
Ajay Devgn

CBFC passes Ajay's 'De De Pyaar De 2' without cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the upcoming film De De Pyaar De 2 without any cuts, reported Bollywood Hungama.

06 Nov 2025
Emraan Hashmi

'Haq' releases tomorrow: Cast, runtime, budget, plot, box office prediction

The upcoming film Haq, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, is set to hit theaters on Friday, November 7.

05 Nov 2025
Bhushan Kumar

'Border 2': Varun Dhawan turns army hero in intense first-look

The makers of Border 2, T-Series and JP Films, have unveiled the first look of actor Varun Dhawan in the upcoming film.

04 Nov 2025
Emraan Hashmi

Emraan-Yami's 'Haq' cleared with zero cuts in 5 countries

The upcoming film Haq, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, has been cleared for release in five countries with zero cuts.

01 Nov 2025
Sonakshi Sinha

'Jatadhara' gets 'A' certificate: See cast, plot, and release date

The upcoming supernatural thriller, Jatadhara, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu, has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

30 Oct 2025
Bollywood Films

'Mamta Child Factory' v/s CBFC heats up; show-cause notice issued

Director Mohsin Khan has hit back at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for calling his film Mamta Child Factory a dubbed version.

29 Oct 2025
Delhi High Court

Delhi HC refuses to stay Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing for a petition seeking to stay the release of Paresh Rawal's upcoming film, The Taj Story.

Why is a BJP leader objecting to 'Taj Story' release?

Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson from Ayodhya, has filed a complaint with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) against the upcoming Bollywood film The Taj Story.

27 Oct 2025
Kerala High Court

CBFC tussle: Kerala HC watches 'Haal'; next hearing on Thursday

The Kerala High Court recently watched the Malayalam film Haal, which is at the center of a legal dispute over alleged censorship.

18 Oct 2025
Ayushmann Khurrana

CBFC asks 'Thamma' to reduce kissing scene, alter dialogues

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has demanded several cuts in the upcoming horror-comedy Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna.

17 Oct 2025
Kerala High Court

Kerala HC to screen 'Haal' amid beef biriyani controversy

The Kerala High Court has decided to watch the Malayalam film Haal as part of its ongoing judicial scrutiny over the movie's content and certification process.

17 Oct 2025
Cannes Film Festival

'Santosh' is not getting an OTT release after all

The Indian digital release of Sandhya Suri's critically acclaimed film Santosh has been delayed once again due to censorship issues, reported Deadline.

10 Oct 2025
Delhi High Court

Shah Bano's daughter sends legal notice to 'Haq' makers, CBFC 

A legal dispute has erupted between the makers of Haq and the daughter of the late Shah Bano Begum, Siddiqua Begum.

10 Oct 2025
Kerala High Court

'Haal': CBFC objects to beef biriyani scene; makers move HC

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly asked the makers of the Malayalam film Haal to remove certain scenes and dialogues from the film, citing religious sensitivities.

02 Oct 2025
Dharma Productions

CBFC clears 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' with these cuts

Ahead of its release on Thursday, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with a U/A 13+ certificate.

26 Sep 2025
Karnataka

CBFC clears 'Kantara: Chapter 1' with 0 cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 without any cuts to action or violent scenes, reported Bollywood Hungama.

19 Sep 2025
Akshay Kumar

'Jolly LLB 3' reviews: What netizens said about Akshay-Arshad's film

The much-anticipated courtroom drama, Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has finally hit the theaters.

19 Sep 2025
Akshay Kumar

Bollywood celebrates when others' films fail, claims Anurag Kashyap

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently opened up about his latest film Nishaanchi, which has been granted a UA certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and the process behind securing the certificate.

18 Sep 2025
Emraan Hashmi

'OG' gets U/A certificate; trailer coming this week

The much-anticipated film They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan and Emraan Hashmi, has reportedly received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

18 Sep 2025
Marathi Cinema

Why is CBFC not letting 'Mamta Child Factory' release?

Mohsin Khan, the director of the upcoming Hindi film Mamta Child Factory, has claimed that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is delaying his movie due to its surrogacy theme.

17 Sep 2025
Amazon Prime Video

CBFC passes Anurag Kashyap's 'Nishaanchi' with no scene cuts

Anurag Kashyap's latest crime comedy, Nishaanchi, required modifications to curse words in 12 instances as requested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

16 Sep 2025
Akshay Kumar

'Jolly LLB 3' gets CBFC nod; minor changes required

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a U/A 16+ rating to the upcoming film Jolly LLB 3, led by Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.

15 Sep 2025
Bombay High Court

'Bhaukne do': Paresh Rawal on criticism surrounding 'Ajey' 

Paresh Rawal, who plays Mahant Avaidyanath in Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi, has defended the film amid criticism.

13 Sep 2025
Yogi Adityanath

'Ajey' director breaks silence on legal battle with CBFC

The biopic on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, titled Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, has been caught up in legal battles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

09 Sep 2025
Narendra Modi

IMPPA asks PM Modi's help in lifting 'Bengal Files' ban 

The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing controversy surrounding The Bengal Files.

08 Sep 2025
Anupam Kher

'Bengal Files': Calcutta HC dismisses plea by Bengali revolutionary's family

In a major relief for director Vivek Agnihotri, the Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed a petition that sought to challenge the portrayal of freedom fighter Gopal Chandra Mukherjee alias "Gopal Patha" in his film The Bengal Files.