Udta Punjab

Amid 'Udta Punjab' row, CBFC clears Punjabi film on drugs issue

Baljeet, who has written, produced and directed "Dhee Punjab Di", slated to release on August 19, says his film is not anti-Punjab community.

Jun 12, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Film industry should not be pressurized, says Sanjay Dutt

Sanjay Dutt has voiced his opinion on the 'Udta Punjab' row!

Jun 12, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Have 'Junooniyat' makers assumed 'Udta Punjab' won't release on June 17?

The makers of the upcoming romantic film 'Junooniyat' have advanced their release date by a week.

Jun 12, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Pahlaj Nihalani out of date with today's films: Hansal Mehta

 Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who himself has struggled to get his films cleared from the censor board in the past, says Pahlaj Nihalani's understanding of movies is outdated.

Jun 11, 2016, 19:38 PM IST

Hrithik Roshan is proud of 'Udta Punjab'-- Know why

Bollywood's 'Greek God'-- Hrithik Roshan recently, spoke his mind over the latest ongoing row on 'Udta Punjab'.

Jun 11, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

'Udta Punjab': HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying'; `liberal` ​Pahlaj Nihalani says he is not deciding authority

The Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer deals with the issue of how the youth in Punjab are succumbing to drug addiction.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress sit-in against drugs in Punjab

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest sit-in by the party on June 13 at Jalandhar against the scourge of drugs and deteriorating law and order in Punjab, a senior party leader said on Thursday.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

Hotness runs in the family! You cannot miss these pics of Shahid Kapoor's brother Ishaan

Shahid Kapoor's half brother Ishaan recently showed his full support for the on-going issue surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab' and it was indeed a good gesture.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

HC blasts CBFC for 'censoring' instead of 'certifying'

The Bombay High Court on Friday pulled up the censor board for insisting on "censoring" films instead of "certifying" them and asked why it was not banning "Udta Punjab" if the movie indeed glorified drugs.

Jun 10, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Udta Punjab: CBFC says vulgar scenes must be cut

The censor board on Friday told the Bombay High Court that some of the scenes recommended for deletion in the Hindi movie "Udta Punjab" were "very vulgar".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

CBFC's role shocking in 'Udta Punjab' row: Anupam Kher

 Calling cinema a reflection of society, veteran actor Anupam Kher has extended support to the makers of "Udta Punjab" and has said the censor board's involvement in the controversy surrounding the film is "shocking".

Jun 10, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Bombay HC not satisfied with Censor Board's objection; hearing to continue today

After Bombay High Court rapped the Censor Board over the controversy surrounding 'Udta Punjab', the matter was adjourned till today. The HC sought an explaination from the CBFC on their insistence of removing 'Punjab' from the title of the film.

Jun 10, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Priyanka Chopra backs 'Udta Punjab', says title is the creativity of every producer and director—Details inside

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra recently came back to Mumbai after wrapping up her work commitments in the West, attended a promotional event of her first Bhojpuri production, and it was there she was quizzed over the ongoing battle between the CBFC and 'Udta Punjab'.

Jun 10, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Akalis, BJP distance themselves from 'Udta Punjab' row

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday asked the opposition to stop spreading canards about a ban on the release of "Udta Punjab" movie.

Jun 09, 2016, 22:08 PM IST

Govt has nothing to with 'Udta Punjab': Sukhbir Singh Badal

With the opposition accusing the ruling SAD-BJP combine in Punjab of using influence to "censor" 'Udta Punjab', a Hindi film that delves into the drug menace in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday said the government has "nothing to do" with the film and that it is a matter between the producers and the censor board.

Jun 09, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

Congress' Amarinder Singh to release uncensored copies of 'Udta Punjab' on June 17

Abhishek Chaubey-directed 'Udta Punjab' has run into trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over references to Punjab and the drugs racket in the state.

Jun 09, 2016, 18:54 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Bombay HC raps Censor Board, asks how can words like election, MLA, MP be deleted

The CBFC is said to have demanded an alteration of the narrative with as many as 89 cuts. 

Jun 09, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' controversy: Hearing in Bombay High Court adjourned till tomorrow

Bombay High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing over much-hyped 'Udta Punjab' controversy till Friday.

Jun 09, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

'Udta Punjab' row: Twitter explodes as Anurag Kashyap talks to media with 'vodka' bottle in background - Know what happened

While the whole nation is busy debating the censorship issue regarding upcoming Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab', another controversy surrounding its co-producer Anurag Kashyap has already started taking the social media by storm.

Jun 09, 2016, 15:37 PM IST