The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India now has a new logo and certificate design as announced by the Union Minister for Information &amp; Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. The announcement was made in a function in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Javadekar explained that the same has been done so that the design is in sync with the changing world of technology. It has a QR code now that will bring in greater level of transparency and will be able to provide information yo filmmakers in a better manner.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to tell about the event as it was a one-of-a-kind event hosted by the CBFC.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBFC</a> unveils its new logo and certificate design... At the industry meet - a first of its kind - hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBFC</a> Chief Prasoon Joshi with I&amp;B Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar as chief guest and I&amp;B Secretary Shri Amit Khare, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBFC</a> unveiled a new logo and certificate design. <a href="https://t.co/5SlgEY219s">pic.twitter.com/5SlgEY219s</a>
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Javadekar also announced that the Union government will soon also be amending the Cinematograph Act in order to curb piracy.&nbsp;He said, "We earlier tried to protect the rights of artists by changing the Copyright Act, now we are changing the Cinematograph Act so that piracy can be curbed.”

The launch was a highly glamourised event as the whos who of the industry came to attend including CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi, Secretary, I&amp;B, Amit Khare and industry insiders. Celebrities like Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Satish Kaushik, Madhur Bhandarkar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Boney Kapoor, Ramesh Sippy, Subhash Ghai, Sudhir Mishra, Sanjay Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Prahlad Kakkar, Kiran Shantaram and Kunal Kohli were present.&nbsp;

On the new design, Prasoon Joshi said, "I believe design should reflect the contemporary digital world and leverage the ease that technology has brought into our work processes. The design change is not cosmetic; it is extremely functional and underlines the CBFC's positive value-added approach."

He added, “The Board has been playing an active and positive role in taking forward the issues of the film industry and has brought in greater transparency and smoother processes.”

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India now has a new logo and certificate design as announced by the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India now has a new logo and certificate design as announced by the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. The announcement was made in a function in Mumbai. Javadekar explained that the same has been done so that the design is in sync with the changing world of technology. It has a QR code now that will bring in greater level of transparency and will be able to provide information yo filmmakers in a better manner. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to tell about the event as it was a one-of-a-kind event hosted by the CBFC. #CBFC unveils its new logo and certificate design... At the industry meet - a first of its kind - hosted by #CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi with I&B Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar as chief guest and I&B Secretary Shri Amit Khare, #CBFC unveiled a new logo and certificate design. pic.twitter.com/5SlgEY219s — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 31, 2019 × Javadekar also announced that the Union government will soon also be amending the Cinematograph Act in order to curb piracy. He said, "We earlier tried to protect the rights of artists by changing the Copyright Act, now we are changing the Cinematograph Act so that piracy can be curbed.” The launch was a highly glamourised event as the whos who of the industry came to attend including CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi, Secretary, I&B, Amit Khare and industry insiders. Celebrities like Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Satish Kaushik, Madhur Bhandarkar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Boney Kapoor, Ramesh Sippy, Subhash Ghai, Sudhir Mishra, Sanjay Khan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Prahlad Kakkar, Kiran Shantaram and Kunal Kohli were present. On the new design, Prasoon Joshi said, "I believe design should reflect the contemporary digital world and leverage the ease that technology has brought into our work processes. The design change is not cosmetic; it is extremely functional and underlines the CBFC's positive value-added approach." He added, “The Board has been playing an active and positive role in taking forward the issues of the film industry and has brought in greater transparency and smoother processes.”

CBFC unveils new logo and certificate design; Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut & others attend

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15', which revolves around the caste divide in the country, has been granted a 'UA' certificate after five modifications by the Central Board of Film Certification.

The investigative thriller features Ayushmannn Khurrana as a cop, with Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra and Manoj Pahwa.&nbsp;

According to the official website of CBFC, the film was categorised 'UA'- unrestricted public exhibition but with parental guidance after the makers submitted a compliance certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and added a voice-over in Hindi in the existing disclaimer before in the beginning of the film.&nbsp;

The board suggested a modification in a scene by removing the visual of a flag falling in the fire. It replaced a sexually abusive word with another expression and also a derogatory word directed towards parents.

Visuals of beating people have been reduced by 30 per cent.&nbsp;

Earlier, the fringe group Karni Sena demanded for the film to be banned. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/now-karni-sena-has-wants-a-ban-on-the-release-of-ayushmann-khurranas-article-15-230226">Read why here.</a> Ayushmann <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ayushmann-khurrana-reacts-to-article-15-ban-row-says-right-time-to-talk-about-caste-discrimination-230286">reacted to this news</a> and said, "Change will not happen immediately but it will trigger a conversation. Those communities should realise that the film has been cleared by the Censor Board, which is a body set up by the government. They should watch the film to begin with and they will realise there is nothing in it against them. The same thing happened with Padmaavat. Watch the film and then if there is something objectionable, protest. Then at least it’s fair."

'Article 15'&nbsp;is scheduled to be released Friday.&nbsp;

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Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15', which revolves around the caste divide in the country, has been granted a 'UA' certificate after five modifications by the Central Board of Film Certification.

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha's 'Article 15', which revolves around the caste divide in the country, has been granted a 'UA' certificate after five modifications by the Central Board of Film Certification. The investigative thriller features Ayushmannn Khurrana as a cop, with Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra and Manoj Pahwa. According to the official website of CBFC, the film was categorised 'UA'- unrestricted public exhibition but with parental guidance after the makers submitted a compliance certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and added a voice-over in Hindi in the existing disclaimer before in the beginning of the film. The board suggested a modification in a scene by removing the visual of a flag falling in the fire. It replaced a sexually abusive word with another expression and also a derogatory word directed towards parents. Visuals of beating people have been reduced by 30 per cent. Earlier, the fringe group Karni Sena demanded for the film to be banned. Read why here. Ayushmann reacted to this news and said, "Change will not happen immediately but it will trigger a conversation. Those communities should realise that the film has been cleared by the Censor Board, which is a body set up by the government. They should watch the film to begin with and they will realise there is nothing in it against them. The same thing happened with Padmaavat. Watch the film and then if there is something objectionable, protest. Then at least it’s fair." 'Article 15' is scheduled to be released Friday.

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' gets five modifications from Central Board of Film Certification

The title of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Cheat India' has been changed to 'Why Cheat India' after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) expressed concern over it, the makers have said. 
 
A statement issued on behalf of the film's producers - T-Series Films, Ellipsis Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films read:

"The CBFC had concerns about the title 'Cheat India'. We had an extensive conversation with the Examining Committee and Revising Committee regarding the proposed change as the film has been in public domain for a year, and more importantly, because the theatrical teaser, trailer and television promos had already been certified with the original title. This would lead to dual communication a week before the release. The duress of lack of time left us with no choice but to mutually agree to the new title, 'Why Cheat India'."&nbsp;

Tanuj Garg from Ellipsis Entertainment tweeted the film's new poster and gave the caption: "Don't ask WHY! But it's WHY! Sigh! 'Why Cheat India'."

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'Why Cheat India'&nbsp;exhibits about the education system. It is the actor, Emraan Hashmi`s first production project. He is featured in the project alongside actress Shreya Dhanwanthary.

The title of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Cheat India' has been changed to 'Why Cheat India' after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) expressed concern over it, the makers have said.

The title of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Cheat India' has been changed to 'Why Cheat India' after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) expressed concern over it, the makers have said. A statement issued on behalf of the film's producers - T-Series Films, Ellipsis Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films read: "The CBFC had concerns about the title 'Cheat India'. We had an extensive conversation with the Examining Committee and Revising Committee regarding the proposed change as the film has been in public domain for a year, and more importantly, because the theatrical teaser, trailer and television promos had already been certified with the original title. This would lead to dual communication a week before the release. The duress of lack of time left us with no choice but to mutually agree to the new title, 'Why Cheat India'." Tanuj Garg from Ellipsis Entertainment tweeted the film's new poster and gave the caption: "Don't ask WHY! But it's WHY! Sigh! 'Why Cheat India'." Don't ask WHY!! But it's WHY!! Sigh!! #WhyCheatIndia #CheatIndia pic.twitter.com/8oJmkSamkX — WHY TANUJ GARG (@tanuj_garg) January 10, 2019 × 'Why Cheat India' exhibits about the education system. It is the actor, Emraan Hashmi`s first production project. He is featured in the project alongside actress Shreya Dhanwanthary.

'Cheat India' title changed after CBFC objection

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea seeking an urgent hearing on a fresh PIL that sought cancellation of Censor Board&#39;s certificate granted to controversial Bollywood movie &#39;Padmaavat&#39;.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud also trashed the submission that the screening of the movie may cause serious threat to life, property and law and order.

&quot;Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected,&quot; the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.

The lawyer has sought cancellation of the U/A certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to Deepika Padukone-starrer &#39;Padmaavat&#39; on various grounds including the provisions of the Cinematograph Act.

&quot;Yesterday, we have passed a reasoned order,&quot; the bench said adding that, once CBFC has granted the certificate, there was no scope of any interference.

The apex court had yesterday paved the way for the nationwide release of movie &#39;Padmaavat&#39; on January 25 by staying the ban on the screening of the film in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

The court had also restrained other states from issuing any such notification or order banning the screening of the film.

The movie, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, is based on the saga of historic battle of 13th century between Maharaja Ratan Singh and his army of Mewar and Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi.

Haryana and Madhya Pradesh governments have not issued any formal order but had stated that they would not allow the exhibition of the film.

Maintaining that states were under constitutional obligation to maintain law and order, the apex court had said that this duty also includes providing police protection to persons who are involved in the film, its exhibition and the audience watching it.&nbsp;

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud also trashed the submission that the screening of the movie may cause serious threat to life, property and law and order.

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea seeking an urgent hearing on a fresh PIL that sought cancellation of Censor Board's certificate granted to controversial Bollywood movie 'Padmaavat'. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud also trashed the submission that the screening of the movie may cause serious threat to life, property and law and order. "Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma. The lawyer has sought cancellation of the U/A certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to Deepika Padukone-starrer 'Padmaavat' on various grounds including the provisions of the Cinematograph Act. "Yesterday, we have passed a reasoned order," the bench said adding that, once CBFC has granted the certificate, there was no scope of any interference. The apex court had yesterday paved the way for the nationwide release of movie 'Padmaavat' on January 25 by staying the ban on the screening of the film in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The court had also restrained other states from issuing any such notification or order banning the screening of the film. The movie, starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, is based on the saga of historic battle of 13th century between Maharaja Ratan Singh and his army of Mewar and Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi. Haryana and Madhya Pradesh governments have not issued any formal order but had stated that they would not allow the exhibition of the film. Maintaining that states were under constitutional obligation to maintain law and order, the apex court had said that this duty also includes providing police protection to persons who are involved in the film, its exhibition and the audience watching it.

Supreme Court rejects plea to cancel CBFC certificate to 'Padmaavat'