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Films: Bans and Controversies
  • Amazon Prime Video's India Originals head Aparna Purohit leaves Hazratganj police station after giving her statement in connection with the 'Tandav Web Series' case in Lucknow.

    PTI Photo/ Nand Kumar
  • Additional security outside the residence of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan over a controversy that has spiralled over the release of web series 'Tandav', in Mumbai.

    PTI Photo
  • Sanskriti Bachao Manch activists smear black paint on a poster of the Amazon Prime web series 'Tandav' during a protest, in Bhopal.

    PTI Photo
  • BJP workers stage a protest against Amazon Prime over its controversial web series 'Tandav', at Bandra in Mumbai.

    PTI Photo
  • Members of United Hindu Front (UHF) raise slogans during a protest against Bollywood producer Shabina Khan's film 'Laxmmi Bomb', at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

    PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist
  • Youth BJP activists protest against Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and her film 'Chhapaak', in Patna

    PTI Photo
  • Samajwadi Party workers watch 'Chhapak' movie, at a cinema hall in Lucknow

    PTI Photo
  • Activists of Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Samaj raise slogans as they protest against the release of new movie 'Article 15' demanding ban on screening the film, in Bhopal.

    PTI Photo
  • Fans wear ghost masks at a marcprotesting the fate of Bhobishyoter Bhoot

    Photograph by PTI
  • Security personnel stand guard outside a cinema hall after the release of film 'Padmaavat', in Delhi, Thursday, Jan 25, 2018. The movie was mired in controversy after various Rajpu...

    PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary
  • Hindu Sena activists stage a protest against the film 'Kedarnath' at south avenue mall, in Jabalpur

    PTI Photo
  • Mersal, 2017

    Mersal, 2017

    State BJP leaders complained about the hero criticising high GST on medicines, and even took pot shots at (Joseph) Vijay’s religion. With the media latching onto this att­ack, t...

  • Thalaivaa, 2013

    Thalaivaa, 2013

    This film, in which Vijay succeeds his fat­her, a don, was promoted with the tag line Born to Lead. CM Jayalalitha didn’t relish the loaded line, and Thalaivaa was rele...

  • Thuppakki, 2012

    Thuppakki, 2012

    A 2012 hit, remade in Hindi with Akshay Kumar as Holiday, this film drew objections from Islamic groups in Tamil Nadu for portraying Muslims as ­terrorist sleeper cells....

  • Kaavalan, 2011

    Kaavalan, 2011

    Ahead of the release, Vijay tried to join the Youth Congress (but was overage) and tried to share a platform with Rahul Gandhi, but the ruling DMK kept him away. They also blocked ...

  • Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists burn an effigy of Bollywood actor Salman Khan during a protest over his upcoming movie 'Loveratri', in Agra.

    PTI Photo
  • Cartoon by Kshitij Chaudhuri
  • Activists of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena holding banners and raising slogans during a protest against the release of the film "Padmaavat" in Coimbatore.

    PTI Photo
  • People try to douse a fire at Indira Theatre after protesters attacked the counter against the release of film 'Padmaavat' in Jammu.

    PTI Photo
  • Karni Sena activists torched a car during a demonstration against the release of the controversial film 'Padmaavat' in Bhopal.

    PTI Photo
  • Mersal, 2017
  • Thalaivaa, 2013
  • Thuppakki, 2012
  • Kaavalan, 2011
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Magazine
  • Who Will Censor Those Who Censor?
    People who matter speak up: Self-regulation is better than censorship.
    Jan 28, 2021
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  • Censorship Tandav Is A Serial Killer
    Will regulation stifle the creative freedom enjoyed by the hugely popular OTT platform? The jury is still out.
    Jan 28, 2021
    | Giridhar Jha
  • The NEWS
    In case you missed it: News and newsmakers from India over the past week
    Jan 20, 2021
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  • Battle Of Panipat-IV
    Dec 11, 2019
    | Salik Ahmad
  • “People Who Have Spoken Up For Me Have Received ‘Be Careful’ Messages”
    Mar 19, 2019
    | Outlook
  • Ghosts Who Walk The Gag
    A satirical film that dares to hint at Bengal’s political reality is taken off theatres at the behest of ‘authorities’
    Mar 19, 2019
    | Probir Pramanik
  • The Subcontinental Menu
    From biryani as prasad at a temple near Madurai to soap made of donkey's milk, read this and much more in The Subcontinental Menu this week.
    Jan 25, 2019
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  • The Mahagathbandhan Of Cinema And Electoral Politics
    Ahead of the general elections due this summer, filmmakers of all hues are outdoing each other to rustle up a political biopic or a quickie on a contemporary event, with an ostensible agenda of influencing the great Indian electorate.
    Jan 17, 2019
    | Giridhar Jha
  • Alms And The Superman
    The Tamil film Sarkar stirred uproar and ­protest. It’s only the latest of actor Vijay’s political forays.
    Nov 14, 2018
    | G.C. Shekhar
  • A Secret Ballot At The Box Office
    The success of Rajnikanth’s latest film, Kaala, will be vital for his political ambitions
    Jun 06, 2018
    | G.C. Shekhar
  • Rani Nirbhaya
    What make the gang-rape and murder of our Nirbhayas less honourable than the jauhar of Rani Padmini? This question ought to be asked of all the brave men of Haryana and Rajasthan.
    Jan 19, 2018
    | Rajesh Ramachandran
  • Romancing Amid Rubble Rousers
    Love stories set against communal histories have always run into trouble
    Dec 07, 2017
    | Giridhar Jha
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Blog
  • A Minefield Of Mediocre Films, 1990s Have Little To Offer To Nostalgic Bollywood Stars
    A Minefield Of Mediocre Films, 1990s Have Little To Offer To Nostalgic Bollywood Stars
    Of all its decades, 1990s do appear to be replete with run-of-the-mill movies, with least number of all-time...
    May 17, 2020
  • Kangana Ranaut Needs To Learn From Big B, Salman Khan On Spat With Media
    Kangana Ranaut Needs To Learn From Big B, Salman Khan On Spat With Media
    Anybody who is aware of the dynamics of the actor-journo ties in Bollywood will tell her that there has...
    Jul 11, 2019
  • The Smoker’s Curse
    The Smoker’s Curse
    Actor Vijay seen with a cigarette in the first look posters of his film Sarkar pays the price for promoting...
    Jul 09, 2018
  • If Only Hirani Had Not Given Short Shrift To Sanjay Dutt's Relationships With Women In Sanju!
    If Only Hirani Had Not Given Short Shrift To Sanjay Dutt's Relationships With Women In Sanju!
    His story also highlights his relationships with the two most important men in his life – his father Sunil...
    Jun 30, 2018
  • Daily Curator: Naked In The Bunyadi
    Daily Curator: Naked In The Bunyadi
    Jun 10, 2016
  • 'India's Daughter' In Doldrums
    'India's Daughter' In Doldrums
    Mar 04, 2015
  • 'Thin-Skinned, Paranoid Reaction To A Piece Of Garbage'
    'Thin-Skinned, Paranoid Reaction To A Piece Of Garbage'
    Sep 15, 2012
  • And Now A Problem With 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
    And Now A Problem With 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
    May 06, 2012
  • The Dreaded K Word
    The Dreaded K Word
    Jan 31, 2012
  • And Now It's ABVP's Turn To Play Censor
    And Now It's ABVP's Turn To Play Censor
    Jan 29, 2012
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  • 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 religion, writes independent journalist Priyadarshini Sen.
    Feb 05, 2020
    | Priyadarshini Sen
  • 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 TV actor Siddharth Shukla among others.
    Sep 29, 2019
    | Abdul Gani
  • 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 100 films of the 21st century.
    Sep 16, 2019
    | Giridhar Jha
  • 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 thinking, strategic planning with a strong political will
    Aug 23, 2019
    | PTI
  • 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.
    Aug 16, 2019
    | IANS
  • 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'.
    Jul 10, 2019
    | Outlook Web Bureau
  • 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.
    Apr 19, 2019
    | Outlook Web Bureau
  • 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.
    Apr 12, 2019
    | Outlook Web Bureau
  • 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 freedom of speech and expression.
    Apr 11, 2019
    | Outlook Web Bureau
  • 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 till the end of Lok Sabha polls.
    Apr 10, 2019
    | PTI
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