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WHAT'S NEW The Last date for submission of bid of E-Delivery of Encrypted Digital Cinema Package (Content) for examination of Films at Various preview Theatres for CBFC is November 13, 2023    
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    Nodal Officers for issues of notifications to intermediaries for removing internet links showing pirated films under the Cinematograph Act 1952    
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    Request for Proposal (RFP) in r/o E-delivery of Encrypted Digital Cinema Package (Content) for Examination of Films at Various Theatres For CBFC    
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    Application of Hindi dubbed films at respective Regional Offices    
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    Workshop for Dissemination of Advanced Technology Solutions for Accessibility in Films for Person with Disabilities. Date 25.07.2023    
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    Comments sought for Draft Guidelines for exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) Films of the Central Government in Cinema Theatres    
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Chairman, CBFC launched its revamped website and the new mobile app (e-cine app) on 02/06/2023.

   
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User Manual For Applicant.

   
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Common Application Form for Film Certification.

   
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NOTICE TO THE APPLICANT FOR ONLINE SCREENING OF THE VIDEO FILMS BY CBFC COMMITTEES.

   
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Online submission of cuts / modifications.

   
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DISPLAY OF TITLE, CAST-CREDITS IN LANGUAGE OF FILM DIALOGUES.

   
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Advisory to Theatre Owners.

   
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Advisory on Advertisement of Online Betting Platforms.

   
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NUMBER OF FILMS CERTIFIED IN CALENDER YEAR 2022.

   
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Advisory regarding displaying the logo of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in Indian Films.

   
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PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON DRAFT CINEMATOGRAPH (AMENDMENT) BILL 2021.

   
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Advisory to Filmmakers on Alterations in CBFC Certified Films.

   
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Advisory To Filmmakers On Alterations In CBFC Certified Films.

   
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Advisory To Filmmakers On Alterations In CBFC Certified Films.

   
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PRASOON JOSHI

CHAIRMAN

(Mumbai)

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RAVINDER BHAKAR

CEO

(Mumbai)

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BOARD MEMBERS

Ms. Vidya Balan

(Mumbai)

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Shri Waman Kendre

(Mumbai)

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Shri Vivek Agnihotri

(Mumbai)

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Shri Mihir Bhutia

(Mumbai)

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Shri Ramesh Patange

(Mumbai)

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Ms. Gautami Tadimalla

(Chennai)

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Ms. Vani Tripathi Tikoo

(Delhi)

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Ms. Jeevitaa Rajashekhar

(Hyderabad)

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Shri T.S. Nagabharana

(Bengaluru)

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Shri Naresh Chandra Lal

(Port Blair)

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REGIONAL OFFICERS

Shri Sayyid Rabeehashmi
(Regional Officer, Mumbai)

Films Division Complex, Phase- I Building, 9th Floor,Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg, Mumbai-400 026, Tel No.: 022-2351 0414 / 0415, Email : romum[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri D. Balamurali
(Regional Officer, Chennai)

Shastri Bhavan, 35-Haddows Road, Chennai – 600 006, Tel No: 044-28278764/ 044-28276859, Email : rochen[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri Sushrut Sharma
(Regional Officer, Kolkata)

8, Esplanade Road (East), Kolkata–700 069 Tel No: 033-22487266/ 033-22109254 Email :rocbfckol@rediffmail[dot]com

Mrs. Shifali Kumar
(Regional Officer, Hyderabad)

Central Board of Film Certification, 206, CGO Towers,Kavadiguda,Secunderabad – 500 080 Tel No: 040-27544478/ 040- 27544475 Email : rohyd[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri K.Prashant Kumar
(Regional Officer, Bengaluru)

Kendriya Sadan, ‘D’ Wing, 4th Floor, 17th Main Koramangala Bengaluru – 560 034 Tel No: 080 25525164/ 080 25520095 Email : robang[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri Ajay Joy
(Regional Officer, Thiruvananthapuram)

1st Floor, Chitranjali Studio Complex, Tiruvallum, Thiruvananthapuram–695 027 Tel No: 0471-2380857 Email : rotvm[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri Mahesh Kumar
(Regional Officer, New Delhi)

3rd Floor, Films Division Paryavaran Bhavan,CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003 Tel No: 011-24361456/ 011-24362309 Email : cbfcdelhi@gmail[dot]com

Shri Girish Chandra Das
(Regional Officer, Cuttack)

Chalachitra Bhavan, OFDC Campus, Baxi Bazar, Cuttack–753 001 Tel No: 0671-2306507/ 6 Email : roctc[dot]cbfc@nic[dot]in

Shri Rajib Lochan Borthakur
(Regional Officer, Guwahati)

Jyothi Chitraban Films Studio, Guwahati–781003 Tel No: 0361-2235648 Email :cbfcguwahati@yahoo[dot]com

Workshop for Dissemination of Advanced Technology Solutions for Accessibility in Films for Person with Disabilities. Date 25.07.2023

Ministry of I & B's Notice No. M-14014/3/2014-DO(FA) Dated 07.07.2023 (Comments sought for Draft Guidelines for exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) Films of the Central Government in Cinema Theatres )

Tender notice Dated 20/06/2023

(Tender notice for obtaining quotation for dispose of office equipment)

Launching of Website and Mobile app (e-cine) dated 02/06/2023

(Chairman, CBFC launched its revamped website and the new e-cine mobile app)

Min of I & B’s Do No. M-14016/35/2021-DO (FA) Part(I) Dated 27/04/2023

( Transferring the activity to CBFC of Mandatory screening of Public Service Awareness (PSA)  film in Cinema Theaters – Reg. )

Min of I & B’s  Office Memorandum Dated 20/04/2023

( Assignment of mandate of erstwhile Films Division relating to Public Service Awareness (PSA) Films and issuance of “Approved  Film/ PSA Film Exhibition Certification – Reg. )

Min of I & B’s Advisory Dated 13/06/2022

(Advisory on advertisements of Online Betting Platforms – Reg.)

CBFC’s Advisory No. M/635/2021 (Part) Dated 19/05/2022

(Advisory Regarding Displaying of “Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav” Logo in Indian Films – Reg.)

 

Min of I & B’s press release on Consultation with film industry on proposed amendments to Cinematograph Act held on 04/03/2022

Press Release of CBFC Dated 11/10/2021

 

(Advisory to Filmmakers regarding Alteration of CBFC Certified Films)

Important Communication No. 2/2021 issued vide CBFC'’s Letter No. M/595/2021 Dated 24/03/2021 & ASCI Guidelines ( Criteria for Qualification of Brand Extension Product )

Parliamentary Committee Inspection Dated 07/01/2021

(Parliamentary Committee conducts Inspection of Hindi Implementation by CBFC, Mumbai)

CBFC’s Advisory vide Letter No. M/23/2018 Dated 06/06/2018

(Advisory towards prohibition on disclosure of identity of children under section 23 of POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offence) Act 2012 and section 74 of the JJ (Juvenile Justice) Act, 2015- Reg. )

Important Communication of CBFC issued vide Letter M/23/2018 Dated 25/05/2018
(Providing of duration for display of CBFC Certificate in the beginning of the Feature Film / Short Films – Reg.)

Order of Court of Chief Commissioner for Person with Disabilities in the case 6579/1141/2016 Dated 06/02/2018

(Mockery of Person with Disabilities in Indian Cinema – Reg.)

 Launching of Online Certification System of CBFC on 27/03/2017

(Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister for Information & Broadcasting launched  the Online Film Certification System of the CBFC. Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Justice, Manmohan Sarin, Chairperson, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal was also present on the occasion.)

CBFC’s Letter No. M/23/2011 Dated 17/06/2011
(Rule of Certification of 3D version and 2D version of films and vice-versa – Reg. )

Gazette Notification of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Dated 15/09/2009
(Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products, Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Prohibition, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 – Reg.)

Ministry of I&B’s Letter dated 807/3/2007-F (C ) Dated 24/09/2007

(Exemption from the provision of certification of Films)

Judgment of Hon’ble High Court of Mumbai Dated 22/08/2004 on obtaining of NOC from Animal Welfare Board of India

Ministry of I&B’s letter Dated 28/11/2003
(Mandatory requirement of prior certification by CBFC of movies, trailer, music videos or promos which are telecast on TV Channels- Reg.)

Important Communication

FAQs

    The ratings are U, UA , A and S.

Yes, certification is required.

Celluloid version: any film of length more than 2000 metres ( 35 mm ) is long Video version: any film of more than 72 minutes is long. Films which are less than above length / duration are short.

The application for certification of a film produced in a particular region should be submitted to that concerned regional office only. The following two norms will define the “place of production” of films:

  1. The location of the producers’ association council/Chamber etc. with whom the film-title was registered before starting production of the film concerned. In case of registration of the title with more than one association/council only the earliest registration to be considered; and
  2. The location of the Head Office/regional office/production office of the film processing company.

Sr. No. Regional Office 'Place of production' of films

1

Mumbai

States of Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu.

2

Chennai

State of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

3

Kolkata

West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar.

4

Hyderabad

States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

5

Bengaluru

State of Karnataka.

6

Thiruvananthapuram

State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

7

Delhi

States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Delhi.

8

Cuttack

State of Orissa.

9

Guwahati

States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura.
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