The CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) is a government agency formed in 1951 that regulates public exhibition of films in India according to the Cinematograph Act 1952. It is headquartered in Mumbai and assigns certification ratings to films and television content. Films can only be exhibited in India after receiving a certificate from the CBFC. The board has four main certification categories (U, U/A, A, S) and oversees that film content adheres to certain guidelines regarding violence, anti-social activities, hate speech, nudity, and other sensitive topics. The CBFC aims to classify films appropriately and ensure cinema remains responsible and sensitive to societal values. However, it has also faced controversy, including temporary

1. CBFC

2.  Formation : 1951
 Type : Government Agency
 Headquarters : Mumbai
 Region Served : India
 Chairperson : Leela Samson
 Comes under : Ministry of Information
and Broadcasting
 Website : cbfcindia.gov.in

3. CBFC is tasked with “regulating the public exhibition of films
under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952”. It
assigns certifications to films, television shows and
television ads. Films are exhibited in India only after they
are certified by the board. The board is headed by the
Central Govt. and is assisted by not more than 9
members.

4. CERTIFICATE - NAME DESCRIPTION
U - Universal Unrestricted Public Exhibition throughout India,
suitable for all age group. Films under the category
should not upset children over 4. Such films may
contain educational, social, comical or family
oriented themes.
Examples:- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Rock On, Ra One,
Chennai Express,
U/A – Parental Guidance All ages admitted, but it is advised that children
below 12 be accompanied by a parent as the theme
or content may be considered intense or
inappropriate for young children .
Examples:-Action Jackson, 3 Idiots, PK, Haider,

5. CERTIFICATE - NAME DESCRIPTION
A - Adults Only for adult audience (18+). Nobody below
the age of 18 may buy/rent an A-rated DVD or
watch a film in the cinema with this rating.
Films under this category may contain adult/
disturbing themes, frequent crude language,
brutal violence, nudity, scenes of drug abuse
and sex scenes which is considered unsuitable
for minors.
Examples:- Dev D, BA Pass, Nasha,
Aastha( 1997)
S - Restricted to any
special class of
persons
The rating signifies that the film is meant for a
specialized audience, such as doctors,
scientists etc
Examples:-

7.  Anti social activities such as violence are not glorified
or justified.
 The modus operandi (method of operation) of
criminals, other visuals or words likely to incite the
commission of any offence are not depicted.
 Scenes showing involvement of children in violence as
victims or preparatory or as forced witnesses to
violence, or showing children as being subjected to any
form of child abuse, or abuse of animals, are not
presented needlessly.
 Visuals or words showing hatred towards racial,
religious or other groups are not presented.

8.  Scenes having effects of de-sensitising or de-humanising
people are not shown.
 Scenes tending to encourage drug addiction, glamorise
consumption of tobacco or smoking are not shown.
 Human sensibilities are not offended by vulgarity, obscenity or
depravity.
 Scenes degrading women in any matter are not presented.
 Rape or any kind of molestation or scenes of similar nature are
avoided.
 Visuals or words which promote communal, anti-scientific or
anti-national attitude are not presented.

9.  The medium of films remains responsible
and sensitive to the values and standards of
society.
 So as to provide clean and healthy
entertainment.
 To maintain a good cinematic standard.
 To control the unwanted impacts of films on
society.
 To avoid the exposure of content which may
disregard the dignity of court and other
national symbols.

10.  To ensure that children are not exposed to a
content which can be psychologically
damaging.
 To ensure that the film is judged completely
from the point of view of its overall impact and
is examined keeping in mind the time period
that is depicting in the film.

11.  1994Bandit Queen It was banned temporarily by the Delhi High
Court after Phoolan Devi, the subject of the film's story,
challenged its authenticity.
 1975AandhiIt was banned during Emergency by Indira
Gandhi and subsequently released in 1977 after Janata
Party came into power.
 2005Black Friday (2004 film) The movie was based on the 1993
Bombay bombings. The released was blocked until the verdict
of the lawsuit by the Bombay High Court on the petition of the
under-trials. The film was originally set to be released in India
on 28 January 2005. The producers appealed at the Supreme
Court but the High Court order was upheld. The movie finally
saw its release on 9 February 2007.

12. •1996Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love It was banned due to
sexual content. The version released in India had 2 minute
cut of nudity.
•2001PaanchIt was banned for glorifying drugs, sex and
violence, later certified with cuts but went unreleased
•2005Black Friday (2004 film)The movie was based on
the 1993 Bombay bombings. The released was blocked
until the verdict of the lawsuit by the Bombay High Court on
the petition of the under-trials. The film was originally set to
be released in India on 28 January 2005. The producers
appealed at the Supreme Court but the High Court order
was upheld. The movie finally saw its release on 9 February
2007.

13. PTI report- Aug 22,2014
CBFC CEO took bribe for not cutting
scenes:CBI
CEO of CBFC Rakesh Kumar arrested, was suspected to
have been demanding bribe during the screening of
films before issuance of censor certificate, threatening
with cuts if the demand was not met.
Two people, an advisory panel member and an
authorized censor agent, were arrested for allegedly
asking for a bribe of 70’000 on behalf of the CEO of the
board from an urgent clearance of the film.

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