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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Udaipur Files: I&B panel OKs the movie; no Supreme Court nod yet
Udaipur Files NEW DELHI: New Delhi: The I&B ministry's special committee Monday cleared the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' with a new disclaimer, replacing the name 'Nutan Sharma' (representing Nupur Sharma in true story) and the line 'maine toh wohi kaha hai jo unke dharm grantho mein likha hai (I said what is written in their religious books)'. But the film would not be released in theatres as a Supreme Court bench asked the petitioners to file their objections to the committee's Monday order. The bench posted the matter for hearing on Thursday. The Supreme Court posted the 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' movie release case for further hearing on Thursday and said till then the film would not be released in theatres. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said the committee passed the order after watching the film and hearing objections from the counsel for the petitioners. It has ordered additional cuts and changes apart from the 55 cuts effected on orders of the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) prior to allowing its release. The panel headed by additional secretary in I&B ministry Prabhat and comprising advisory panel members – Anila Sharma, Satish Pande, Sona Kumari (all from CBFC), and joint secretary in ministry of home affairs, Anil Subramaniam. In its order, the committee recommended release of the film for commercial/public viewing after carrying out the following changes/modifications: Replace the existing disclaimer with the recommended one and include a voice-over for the disclaimer. Remove frames in the credits that thank various individuals. Revise the AI-generated scene depicting a Saudi Arabia-style turban. Replace all instances of the name 'Nutan Sharma', including on the poster, with a new name. Delete Nutan Sharma's dialogue: '…maine toh wohi kaha hai jo unke dharm grantho mein likha hai…' Remove following dialogues: Hafiz: '…Baluchi kabhi wafadar nahin hota…'; Makbool: '…Baluchi ki…' and '…Arre kya Baluchi kya Afghani kya Hindustani kya Pakistani…' The disclaimer included — it is not a literal account of actual persons or occurrences; Any resemblances to real persons and events is unintentional; film does not endorse, justify or glorify violence, vigilantism, extremism or illegal acts.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I&B panel OKs 'Udaipur Files', but no SC nod yet
Udaipur Files NEW DELHI: The I&B ministry's special committee on Monday cleared the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' with a new disclaimer, replacing the name 'Nutan Sharma' (representing Nupur Sharma in true story) and the line 'maine toh wohi kaha hai jo unke dharm grantho mein likha hai (I said what is written in their religious books)". But the film, whose screening was objected to by Maulana Arshad Madani and the main accused Mohd Javed who beheaded the tailor at Udaipur for sharing a controversial post by Nupur Sharma on the Prophet's marriage, would not be released in theatres as a Supreme Court bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioners to file their objections to the committee's Monday order. The bench posted the matter for hearing on Thursday.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors," the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors,' the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
'Shubhanshu Shukla's mission an inspiration for new generation'
File photo: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla The Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for the successful completion of his 18-day mission aboard the ISS, mentioning that it heralds a new chapter in India's space programme and gives a golden glimpse of future programmes. The resolution mentioned: "Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's mission is not just a personal triumph - it is a beacon of inspiration for a new generation of young Indians. It will ignite the scientific temper, fuel curiosity, and inspire countless youth to pursue careers in science and embrace innovation." "Cabinet joins nation in celebrating the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth, following the successful completion of his historic 18-day mission aboard the ISS," I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a cabinet briefing as he read out the resolution.
