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2 unusual facts about Central Board of Film Certification


Central Board of Film Certification

Though the first film in India (Raja Harishchandra) was produced in 1913 by Dadasaheb Phalke, the Indian Cinematograph Act was passed and came into effect only in 1920.

Nobody below the age of 18 may buy/rent an A-rated DVD, VHS, UMD or watch a film in the cinema with this rating.


Hum Badal Gaye

Hum Badal Gaye is an animated film from Assam and northeast India officially certified and censored by Central Board of Film Certification, India.

Vishesh Films

Zakhm (1998) was returned to the censor board because of right-wing pressure critical of its references to the Mumbai riots of 1993.


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