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Anurag Kashyap's first film was not Black Friday. This film was banned at the time of its release. Now, after 22 years, the ban has been lifted. Can guess this film's name? Director Anurag Kashyap's most controversial and previously banned film has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film which was initially banned is now set to be released in theaters after more than two decades. Made in 2002, this film is ready to make its theatrical debut 22 years later. Can you guess which film we are talking about? The film we are talking about is Paanch. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer Tutu Sharma confirmed the news of the CBFC clearance. He said, "Paanch is coming next year. I plan to release it in theaters within the next six months. The film had been banned, and there was some negativity surrounding it. The process to restore it has begun. Once it's ready, we will release Paanch." Tutu Sharma further explained, "The issues with the Central Board of Film Certification have been resolved. However, we faced additional challenges, which is why the film was shelved. Now, there's a trend for re-runs, so people can now imagine the potential of Paanch. It's an exciting sign. Moreover, it's the right time for films like this to be appreciated, and there's an audience for them." Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Paanch is based on the real-life Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders that took place in Pune during 1976-77. The film was banned by the CBFC due to its sensitive subject matter, use of offensive language, and violent content. It stars KK in the lead role, with Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, and Tejashwini Kolhapure also appearing in the film. After 22 years, Paanch has finally received the go-ahead from the CBFC and is expected to release next year.
KOCHI: Questioning the censor board's objection to the use of 'Janaki' in an upcoming Malayalam film and the need for modifying its title, the Kerala High Court on Friday observed that 'Janaki' was a common name used everywhere. It also wondered how the name could affect a particular section of society, as it did not belong to any specific caste or religion. Justice N Nagaresh made the remarks during the hearing of the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the producer of 'JSK-Janaki Vs State of Kerala', which stars Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. The Tam ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television and Bollywood actress Madalsa Sharma recently took to her social media account to express gratitude for being an important part of the recently released movie "The Bengal Files" Sharing a picture with the director and producer of the movie Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi, Madalsa wrote, "It was an absolute honour and privilege to be a part of this amazing film and to be directed by the master craftsman @vivekagnihotri ji and all my love and respects to the tremendous powerhouse of an actor @pallavijoshiofficial mam. Hope you all are enjoying the fi ...Read More >
Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the CBFC.Source : IMDb Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the Central Board of Film Certification. However, one of the film's producers, Tutu Sharma, confirmed that Paanch is set for a theatrical release within the next six months. Sharma also mentioned that the film's negatives had slightly deterior ...Read More >
KOCHI: The controversy over the use of the name Janaki in the film JSK - Janaki v/s State of Kerala, starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, saw a new development on Wednesday with the film's producers informing the Kerala High Court that they are willing to incorporate the suggestions made by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Accordingly, changes will be made to the subtitle of the movie, modifying it from Janaki to Janaki V. With this change, the revised title of the film will be JSK - Janaki V v/s State of Kerala. When the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, Tamil Nadu the ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee warns that the Indian film industry's obsession with box office numbers, likened to Bhasmasura, threatens independent cinema. Manoj Bajpayee, one of India's most respected actors, has spoken out against the growing focus on box office numbers in the film industry. Bajpayee warns that the obsession with collections can be harmful. He describes it as a "monster" that could end up hurting even the people who created it. His comments come ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Jug ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): As the 2015 blockbuster film, 'Baahubali' rings in a decade since its release. To make this occasion more special, director SS Rajamouli reunited with the cast and crew of his film. On Thursday, the official Instagram account of the film shared some pictures from the 'epic reunion', which was attended by Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, SS Rajamouli and MM Keeravani. Also Read | 'Superman' Censored in India: CBFC Trims Kissing Scenes Between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn's DC Superhero Movie. They penned a long, heartwarming note tha ...Read More >
Mumbai: OTT deals have become one of the hottest talking points in the run-up to big-ticket film releases. From record-breaking digital rights to strategic platform tie-ups, these deals often reflect a film's scale, reach, and expectations. And now, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has entered the spotlight not just for its grand vision, but for a massive OTT deal that is already making headlines. Namit Malhotra's Ramayana is being mounted on an unprecedented scale, with a reported production budget of around Rs 4,000 crore for both parts combined. Naturally, the stakes are enormous and so a ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, India's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, opened in cinemas on Friday after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared it with 11 changes, including trimming 77 seconds of footage, altering a cricket match sequence by 32 seconds, and muting/replacing words in 6 places. 1 minute and 17 seconds of footage were censored, in total, according to Bollywood Hungama. Among the deletions were a five-second dialogue, "Aloo gobhi... khaate hai", and a two-second visual of a man performing puja. Even shots of a passing car were modified to fit CBFC guide ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 1 (ANI): Malayalam superstar Mammootty is back on the sets, resuming his work after a brief break. Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor shared a picture of himself, posing by the side of his car as he appeared healthy and rejuvenated in an orange shirt, white trousers and black shoes. "Back to doing what I love most in life after a short break. Words aren't enough to thank everyone who checked on me during my absence. The camera is calling," Mammootty wrote in the caption. https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOdVQbEv9y/ Fans were elated as soon as ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
Chennai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) If reports doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director A M Jothi Krisna's eagerly-awaited magnum opus 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, is likely to get postponed yet again. The film, which has been in the making for over five and a half years, was finally all set to hit screens on June 12 this year. However, it now looks that may not happen. It may be recalled that director A M Jothi Krisna had told IANS in May that the film was completely done and that they were all set to send the film for clearance to the ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Delhi High Court on Monday disposed of the petition filed by late Major Mohit Sharma's parents, seeking a stay on Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar', and instructed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consult the Indian Army if needed. Late Major Sharma's parents, 77-year-old Sushila Sharma and 75-year-old Rajendra Prasad Sharma, represented by advocates Roopenshu Pratap Singh and Manish Sharmaa of Samaanta Law Firm, alleged that a film has been made based on their son's story, without the consent of his family or approval from the Indian Army. The petition, filed in Delh ...Read More >
Kochi: General Secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), B Unnikrishnan on Friday termed as "distrurbing" and "arbitrary," the alleged demand of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to the makers of 'Janaki vs State of Kerala' to change the name of both the film and its title character. Producers of 'Janaki Vs State of Kerala' (JSK) starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi and directed by Pravin Narayanan have approached the Kerala High Court regarding the alleged unofficial directive from the CBFC. FEFKA General Secretary Unnikrishnan told ANI, "We are also not very ...Read More >
With just days to go before their big-screen pairing makes its debut, Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra are leaving no stone unturned to promote their upcoming romantic drama Param Sundari. The film, directed by Tushar Jalota and backed by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, releases on 29 August, and anticipation is running high. In the middle of their packed schedule, the team made a spiritual detour to Shirdi. A video shared online shows Janhvi bowing before Sai Baba, followed by Sidharth, with ...Read More >
Bhopal, June 27 (UNI) In a bizarre incident, 19 vehicles of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down together after diesel allegedly mixed with water was filled in their tanks at a fuel station in the Ratlam district of the state late Thursday night. Authorities carried out an inspection of the fuel station, and subsequently it was sealed. The stalled vehicles, mostly Toyota Innovas, had to be towed away and a replacement fleet was summoned hurriedly from Indore, to be used for the CM, who arrived in Ratlam on Friday afternoon and inaugurated the Regional Industry, Sk ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 8: National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, who is known for films like Chandni Bar, Page 3, Fashion, Heroine, Traffic Signal and others, has started the production on his upcoming film 'The Wives' in Mumbai on Tuesday. The film was announced earlier this year, and stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala. Madhur Bhandarkar, who also boasts of a Padma Shri awardee known for his bold, hard-hitting takes on society, is turning his lens towards the heart of Bollywood with his next feature, The Wives ...Read More >
The film Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder starring Vijay Raaz is facing legal trouble after several petitions were filed to halt its release, scheduled for July 11. On Wednesday, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Delhi High Court that it had removed the allegedly objectionable parts from the film. According to Bar and Bench, a Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Daya was hearing multiple petitions, including one from Maulana Arshad Madani, President of the Islamic clerics' body Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, who requested a ban on the film ...Read More >
A still from the film. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Trailer of Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh was launched in Mumbai * The film features two dacoits with a layered backstory and high-octane action sequences * Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh unveiled the Telugu trailer version in Hyderabad Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The trailer of Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh-starrer 'Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha' was unveil ...Read More >
Homebound to release on September 26. (Photo: Instagram) New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound for release only after 11 modifications, including trimming 77 seconds of footage and altering a cricket match scene by 32 seconds. The Dharma Productions venture, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to release on September 26. Adding to its spotlight, the film has also been chosen as India's official entry to the ...Read More >
Ayushmann Khurrana welcomed Aneet Padda to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) as the lead in Shakti Shalini. Aneet, who debuted in Saiyaara, appeared in Thamma's post-credit scene. Ayushmann expressed pride in her success as a fellow Punjabi artist. Fresh off the success of her debut film Saiyaara, Aneet Padda has been roped in as the lead actress of Shakti Shalini, the next big chapter in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Fans got a glimpse of her character in the post-credits s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking the lifting of the stay over the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files'. The plea was mentioned by Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia on behalf of the producer of the movie, who stated that the CBFC has already approved the said film and its non-release is violating his fundamental right. Also Read | Stuntman SM Raju Dies As Risky Car Stunt Goes Wrong on Sets of Pa Ranjith-Arya's Upcoming Film; Actor Vishal Mourns His Passing and Pledges Support to His Family (Watch Video). The Delhi High Court recently stayed th ...Read More >
KOCHI: A name as old as ancient mythology has ignited a modern-day firestorm in Kerala's film industry. Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), a yet-to-be-released courtroom drama, has triggered furious anger among filmmakers, artists and producers, all rallying against what they call the "arbitrary and choking" decisions of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). On Monday, the who's who of Mollywood -- including FEFKA, KFPA and AMMA members -- gathered outside the CBFC office in Thiruvananthapuram, venting frustration over a censorship regime they claim is becoming unpredictable, unreason ...Read More >
After 27 years of working together on the cult classic 'Satya', actor Manoj Bajpayee and director Ram Gopal Varma are coming back with a new film. This time, it's a horror comedy titled 'Police Station Mein Bhoot'. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. Sharing the first look, Manoj called it a "full circle" moment for him and confirmed that the shoot had begun. On Monday, Manoj unveiled the first-look motion poster that showed him holding a blood-soaked doll while a chilling voice ...Read More >
Chennai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Manu Anand's eagerly awaited spy action thriller 'Mr X', featuring actors Arya, Gautham Karthik and Manju Warrier in the lead, for release. Taking to his X timeline to share the news, actor Arya, who plays one of the leads in the spy thriller, wrote, "We are coming. UA Certified. This April, step into the UNKNOWN.The hunt begins worldwide. #MrX. Produced by @vineetjaintimes @lakku76. Co-produced by @venkatavmedia.A film by @itsmanuanand." It may be recalled that the makers had, only on S ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Karan Johar on Friday said it took time to bring "Dhadak 2" to theatres but the censor board understood what they were trying to say through the film, about two star-crossed lovers hailing from different castes. The Shazia Iqbal-directed movie, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri, faced significant delays and modifications. It is now slated to release in theatres on August 1. "We took a while to get to the cinema halls, but even the censor board was understanding and very compassionate... (They) understood what we were trying to say through the film. They were ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >
Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to Hindi film actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with producer Alok Jain, director Subhash Kapoor, and others, in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Hindi song "Bhai Vakeel Hai" from the upcoming film Jolly LLB 3. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf, has directed all parties to submit their replies by September 17, just two days ahead of the film's scheduled release September 19. The PIL was filed by Advocate Pranjal Tiwari, a resident of Govind Bh ...Read More >