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Ajay Devgn's Character Chitragupt Gets A New Name In 'Thank God'

The Indra Kumar directorial has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)

22 October 2022

Kareena Kapoor Trolled For Calling Forrest Gump An 'Elitist, Classist Film'

Actor Kareena Kapoor has responded to a question on if she had any apprehensions while signing Laal Singh Chaddha, the remake of Forrest Gump, and if she thought people must have watched the original film. In a recent...

05 August 2022

'Kaali' Poster

Bihar: Complaints Filed Against Makers Of Film 'Kaali' In Separate Courts

Amid a massive uproar over the controversial poster of the film Kaali in different parts of the country, complaints were filed against the documentary film's director Leena Manimekalai and others in two separate courts in...

06 July 2022

Suriya Asks Paparazzi To ‘Leave The kids’ as He Poses For Camera With Wife Jyothika

Suriya won the best actor at the 68th National Film Awards for his performance in 'Soorarai Pottru' . The film is based on the life of GR Gopinath – founder of the airline Air Deccan

10 August 2022

I Understand Kali As My Denied Existence: Leena Manimekalai

Before she sits down on a bench at night and shares a cigarette with two men of African descent, the woman dressed as a goddess had been loitering around in Toronto’s downtown for quite some time.

22 July 2022

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar

How Fringe Political Groups Are Troubling Indian Films Over And Over Again!

The Karni Sena has asked for a ban on the movie ‘Prithviraj’. This isn’t the first time a film or show has been troubled by similar fringe political groups. From sets being vandalised to movie titles being forced to...

05 February 2022

Some People Are Very Attached To Their Film, Some Are Not: Kareena Kapoor On Failure Of Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Shamshera'

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has recently reacted to the failure of her cousin Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Shamshera'. She says that every actor’s attachment to the film is different.

05 August 2022

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‘Madhuban mein Radhika’ Song: MP Minister Narottam Mishra Lashes Out At Sunny Leone And Makers

Narottam Mishra demanded an apology from Leone and threatened to take legal action against her and composer Saqib Toshi if the video was not taken down from YouTube within three days.

26 December 2021

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02 December 2021
Karan Johar Crops out Kangana Ranaut From 'Ungli' Poster, Faces Backlash From Netizens

Karan Johar Crops out Kangana Ranaut From 'Ungli' Poster, Faces Backlash From Netizens

Dharma Productions posted the film's poster on Twitter after seven years of 'Ungli', but allegedly edited Kangana Ranaut out of it, which enraged her fans.


04 June 2021
Tiger By The Tail

Tiger By The Tail

The LTTE and the ISI? Did you ever think there could be a connection there. A Manoj Bajpayee-starrer stirs up a hornet’s nest in Tamil Nadu.


01 February 2021
Who Will Censor Those Who Censor?

Who Will Censor Those Who Censor?

People who matter speak up: Self-regulation is better than censorship.


30 January 2021
Censorship Tandav Is A Serial Killer

Censorship Tandav Is A Serial Killer

Will regulation stifle the creative freedom enjoyed by the hugely popular OTT platform? The jury is still out.


22 January 2021
The NEWS

The NEWS

In case you missed it: News and newsmakers from India over the past week


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05 February 2020
The Unending Censorship Of Faith In Indian Cinema

The Unending Censorship Of Faith In Indian Cinema

Censorship of 'I am Joyita', a Bengali documentary, is part of the continuing story of official and unofficial censorship of the arts in India in the name of...


13 December 2019
Battle Of Panipat-IV

29 September 2019
Will Join Bigg Boss If Allowed To Speak Freely, Says <em>Band Of Boys</em> Member Karan Oberoi

Will Join Bigg Boss If Allowed To Speak Freely, Says Band Of Boys Member Karan Oberoi

The popular show hosted by Salman Khan will feature some of the known names of the industry like Koena Mitra, music composer Wajid Khan of Sajid-Wajid fame and...


16 September 2019
Opinion: Guardian’s List Of Top 100 Movies Pricks Bollywood’s Content-Rich Era Bubble

Opinion: Guardian’s List Of Top 100 Movies Pricks Bollywood’s Content-Rich Era Bubble

A team of film critics from the venerated British daily has found only Indian movie, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) worthy of a place on the coveted list of the top...


23 August 2019
Vivek Oberoi To Star In Film On IAF's Balakot Air Strikes

Vivek Oberoi To Star In Film On IAF's Balakot Air Strikes

Titled 'Balakot - The True Story', the movie in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu will depict the true facts, story and bravery of the Indian Air Force and their quick...


16 August 2019
Pakistan Launches Crackdown On Sale Of Indian Films, Bans Indian Advertisements

Pakistan Launches Crackdown On Sale Of Indian Films, Bans Indian Advertisements

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has prohibited airing of advertisements for India-made products on television and radio networks.


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10 July 2019
Ekta Kapoor Apologizes For Spat With Reporter; No Statement From Kangana Yet

Ekta Kapoor Apologizes For Spat With Reporter; No Statement From Kangana Yet

The Balaji statement, issued on behalf of Kapoor, urged the media 'to not let this one incident hamper the team effort that has gone behind making the film'.


19 April 2019
EC Seeks Report From West Bengal Poll Body On Alleged Biopic Of Mamata Banerjee

EC Seeks Report From West Bengal Poll Body On Alleged Biopic Of Mamata Banerjee

The BJP had approached the poll panel seeking a ban on the release of the movie till the election process is over.


12 April 2019
Supreme Court To Hear On April 15 Plea Challenging EC's Ban On Release Of PM Modi Biopic

Supreme Court To Hear On April 15 Plea Challenging EC's Ban On Release Of PM Modi Biopic

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on April 15 a plea challenging the Election Commission's ban on the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.


11 April 2019
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 20 Lakh Fine On Mamata Govt For 'Virtual Ban' On Film 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot'

Supreme Court Imposes Rs 20 Lakh Fine On Mamata Govt For 'Virtual Ban' On Film 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot'

The Supreme Court bench said the fine amount of Rs 20 lakh shall be given to producers and cinema hall owners as compensation for violation of their right to...


10 April 2019
EC Order Stopping Modi Biopic Also Applies To NaMo TV, Says Official

EC Order Stopping Modi Biopic Also Applies To NaMo TV, Says Official

Election Commission official said that the order banning the screening of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extends to NaMo TV and will continue...


10 April 2019
Election Commission Stops Release Of PM Narendra Modi Biopic Till End Of Lok Sabha Polls

Election Commission Stops Release Of PM Narendra Modi Biopic Till End Of Lok Sabha Polls

'PM Narendra Modi' biopic was scheduled to release on April 11, the day of the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls.


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