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Alia Bhatt: Will renew myself with each film
Things have never looked better for Alia Bhatt, but the rising Bollywood star says she wants to better herself with each film rather than being affected by success.Her latest release, "Udta Punjab", has helped Alia in cementing her acting credentials further and the 23-year-old…
Hope no film goes through it: 'Udta Punjab' director on censors
Director Abhishek Chaubey says there is an immense sense of relief to see his film "Udta Punjab" in theatres on time and intact, something which looked impossible while they were at loggerheads with the censor board.Chaubey, who wanted to make a anti-drug movie, said…
'Udta Punjab' leaked online: Arrested man has no links to Censor Board
Exactly a week after Udta Punjab fell prey to piracy, cyber crime sleuths have made a breakthrough in the case. A Delhi-based man identified as Dipak Kumar has been arrested for leaking the film online just two days before its theatrical release. Sources informed hitlist…
'Udta Punjab' to release in Pakistan after more than 100 cuts
The Pakistan Censor Board yesterday approved the release of Shahid Kapoor-starrer Udta Punjab in that country after suggesting more than 100 cuts to remove 'objectionable' and 'anti-Pakistan' content from it. The film, which deals with drug menace in Punjab, had earlier run into trouble with…
Anurag Kashyap: 'Haraamkhor' ban: Senile and incapable Nihalani getting back at court
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who feels it's a waste of time and energy to wrangle with the Indian censor board for certification of adult films, says it's important that in a scenario when the censor body is chaired by a "senile" and "intellectually incapable" person such…
'Shorgul' banned in Muzaffarnagar
Memories of the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots have returned to haunt local authorities in the Uttar Pradesh district with an upcoming film, 'Shorgul', being made on it. However, with barely a few days away from its release, the Muzaffarnagar district magistrate has decided not to allow…
Divyansh Pandit makes short film on a day in the life of Censor Board chief
Divyansh Pandit, who has been assisting Rajkumar Santoshi, has made a short film, 'Censor Di Ma Di', on the Censor Board's battle with the makers of recent release, 'Udta Punjab'.The spoof portrays a day in the life of the Censor Board chief including how…
Superstar's 'Solution' for A-Rated Films
'Udta Punjab' Censorship row has give scope for discussion on the existing rules which ruin the Creative Freedom of Filmmakers.Bollywood superstar Salman Khan suggests more Categories must be created for Adult-rated Films. 'Just alike U & U/A, Create XX, XXX for A-rated Films. So…
Karan Johar: Watching leaked version of 'Udta Punjab' illegal
Filmmaker Karan Johar has urged the audience not to watch the leaked version of 'Udta Punjab' which is available online as it is not the correct way to view a movie.The Abhishek Chaubey film, which was mired in controversies with the censor board, was…
Aamir Khan: If leaked 'Udta Punjab' is censor copy, it's a shame
Aamir Khan on Thursday said if the leaked version of 'Udta Punjab' online is a censor board copy, it will reflect very badly on the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Also, he says he will watch the film himself in Punjab.On Wednesday, a…