Pahlaj Nihalani
-
Akshay Kumar perfect to play PM Narendra Modi, says Pahlaj Nihalani. Biopic on the cards?
Bollywood | Jun 21, 2017, 01:24 PM ISTAkshay has risen from humble working-class beginnings to become a national star, just like our honourable Prime Minister.
-
1 Year of Udta Punjab: A film that shone with flying colours despite the controversies
Bollywood | Jun 18, 2017, 01:02 PM ISTShahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor didn’t share the screen space even once in the movie
-
Phullu gets A rating at CBFC, but for what? Periods or Sanitary Napkins?
Bollywood | Jun 16, 2017, 03:07 PM ISTIn case you missed it, Phullu is a movie about a man who changed the way women consider ‘Periods’ in his village. His life goal was to make menstruation a bit easier for women by bringing them sanitary napkins from the city.
-
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha should be made tax free, says Pahlaj Nihalani
Bollywood | Jun 09, 2017, 01:30 PM ISTCBFC chairperson lauded the movie trailer and expressed his views that Toilet: Ek Prem Katha should be made tax free.
-
The Accidental Prime Minister: NOC from Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi required, says Pahlaj Nihalani
Bollywood | Jun 08, 2017, 09:34 AM ISTThe CBFC chief also said that he is happy that Anupam Kher will step into the shoes of the former PM.
-
CBFC to impose censorship on television?
Masala | Apr 22, 2017, 01:58 PM IST"Shows like Crime Petrol and Savdhan India show the most gruesome and heinous crimes in graphic detail"
-
CBFC shuns the reports of ban on Raveena Tandon’s Maatr
Bollywood | Apr 16, 2017, 06:39 PM ISTThe reports of Raveena Tandon starrer Maatr being banned by the Censor Board of Film Certification have been doing rounds on internet for a while.
-
Nihalani on ‘Lipstick Under My Burkkha’: CBFC responsible for preserving India's culture
Bollywood | Feb 26, 2017, 01:09 PM ISTCensor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani said that the film body is not only responsible for giving certificates to films, but is also accountable for preserving the culture and tradition of India. Nihalani was addressing
-
Nothing wrong with Ranveer’s butt-show in ‘Befikre’: Pahlaj Nihalani defends decision
Bollywood | Dec 13, 2016, 04:44 PM ISTKnown for running his scissors on the most unassuming of film scenes, controversial chief of the Central Board of Film Certification Pahlaj Nihalani has defended his stand on allowing actor Ranveer Singh’s ‘butt-show’ to stay
-
Relief for filmmakers? New rules on anvil could clip CBFC’s wings, do away with power to chop scenes
Bollywood | Nov 08, 2016, 05:57 PM ISTA new set of rules in the making by a government appointed panel headed by veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal could potentially change the way our films have been censored and certified all these years. One
-
CBFC is not homophobic, says chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Bollywood | Nov 03, 2016, 06:13 PM ISTIndia's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani, who has in the past faced ire for many reasons, has said that the board doesn’t have different yardsticks for content on same-sex love. He
-
Ban on Pakistani artistes will cause huge loss to Indian film industry, says CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Bollywood | Oct 02, 2016, 11:49 AM ISTDays after Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) imposed a ban on Pakistani artistes, Censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has questioned their authority to pass such a resolution. Nihalani stated since none of the members
-
Pahlaj Nihalani speaks up on Jacqueline Fernandez's 'Dishoom' song controversy
Bollywood | Jun 21, 2016, 11:28 AM ISTMumbai: Censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani, who has been in the news for the "Udta Punjab" row, has now spoken out on the controversy regarding Jacqueline Fernandez's "Dishoom" song. He says filmmakers must be sensitive
-
Nihalani rejects any role in 'Udta Punjab' leak, says the responsible person has been identified
Bollywood | Jun 17, 2016, 07:50 AM ISTNew Delhi: CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalan, who is at the centre of storm surrounding the censorship on Udta Punab, has rejected any role in the leak of the controversial drug themed movie on the internet.
-
Udta Punjab to release on June 17 with one cut, three disclaimers, rules HC
India | Jun 13, 2016, 05:04 PM ISTMumbai: Ahead of its likely verdict on a series of cuts imposed on the film 'Udta Punjab', the Bombay High Court today stated that the CBFC's job is to certify films and not censor them.
-
‘Udta Punjab’ cleared under ‘A’ category with 13 cuts, says censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani
Bollywood | Jun 13, 2016, 07:05 AM ISTNew Delhi: Backing down from its earlier stand of suggesting 89 cuts, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the controversial drug-themed Bollywood film ‘Udta Punjab’ with 13 cuts under the ‘A’ category,
-
How can name of a movie challenge India’s unity and sovereignty, HC asks CBFC on ‘Udta Punjab’
Bollywood | Jun 09, 2016, 09:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Bombay High court, while listening to the petition filed by co-producer of 'Udta Punjab' Anurag Kashyap on Thursday, came down heavily on the censor board and asked how the name of a
-
Ladta Pahlaj: Amul takes epic dig at CBFC Chief on 'Udta Punjab' controversy
Bollywood | Jun 09, 2016, 03:10 PM ISTMumbai:Dairy co-operative major Amul has earned quite a reputation for its offbeat yet funny take on recurrent issues. Be it Sonam Kapoor‘ portrayal of Neerja or the Tanmay Bhatt video or Aishwarya's strange lip colour,
-
Freedom of expression vs censorship: Does Bollywood need moral policing?
Bollywood | Jun 09, 2016, 12:02 AM ISTNew Delhi: The battle between the makers of ‘Udta Punjab’ and the film certification board is gaining new proportions with each passing day. The cuts sought by the censor board have united the entire film
-
Pahlaj Nihalani censored 'Udta Punjab' on BJP's orders: Kejriwal counters CBFC chief
National | Jun 08, 2016, 07:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: Retorting to the remark made by censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani that Anurag Kashyap had "taken money from AAP" to show Punjab in bad light through ‘Udta Punjab’, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal