Indian Movies Banned By Censor Board

To release a movie offically in India, the film makers require a clearnace certificate from the Censor Board. During the screening process the board members check if there is any scenes or dialogs in the movie which is ‘inappropriate’ for public viewing. If they find any such scenes or dialogs, the film makers need to remove that from the movie to get the certification. But for some movies the board refused to give clearnace because of the content of movie which resulted in the movie not seeing the light of day in theaters. Here is the list of such movies which got banned by the Indian Censor Board.

1. Unfreedom

Unfreedom, a thriller that involves a terror plot and a lesbian relationship directed by Raj Amit Kumar with Victor Banerjee, Adil Hussain, Bhanu Uday and Preeti Gupta in lead roles. The film was refused certification by the Committee due to the strong sexual content.

2. Fire

Fire, a romantic drama film written and directed by Deepa Mehta with Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das in lead roles. The movie was well appreciated all over the world but the movie faced a lot of controversies in India as it was the first Indian mainstream film with a homosexual relationship plot. The movie bagged several international awards and screened at various international film festivals.

3. Bandit Queen

Bandit Queen was straight up 'offensive', 'vulgar', 'indecent' and almost laughed at the cinematic conservatism of the Indian censor board. The subject was such. Based on the life of Phoolan Devi, this Shekhar Kapur movie was banned due its explicit sexual content, nudity and abusive language, which the Censor Board could not (obviously) digest.

4. Kama Sutra - A Tale Of Love

In a rather hypocritical move, Kama Sutra - A Tale Of Love too faced the wrath of Censor Board which termed it 'explicit', 'unethical' and 'immoral' for the audiences of the nation which came up with the concept of Kama Sutra! This Mira Nair movie, which depicted the lives of four lovers in the 16th century in India, was a hit with the critics but a major flop with the Censor Board and ultimately got banned. We did see it coming.

5. Parzania

Parzania cut open the wounds of Gujarat's scarred past, and received backlash and appreciation in equal amounts. The film was based on a superb plot which revolved around a boy called Azhar who goes missing during the Gujarat riots in the year 2002. Even though the film won a National Award, its cinematic excellence was not considered enough for political parties to let it screen in Gujarat, where it was fiercely banned.

6. Sins

Sins is an erotic journey of a Kerala priest who falls for the charms of a woman and gets sexually involved with her. Filled with obsession, lust and his struggles with the norms of the society he lived in, Sins did not go down well with with the Catholics. They thought the film projected Catholicism in a very immoral light. The Censor Board too, had issues with the nude scenes in the film and hence the movie did not see the light of the day.

7. Gandu

If you expected anything else from a movie named 'Gandu', you'd definitely be disappointed. The Bengali movie was a rap musical which created a lot of buzz for its oral sex scenes and nudity. Shot in white and black format, the movie was banned because it 'defied Indian sensibilities'.

These Indian Villages Shown in Famous Hindi Movies are a Must-Visit.

Motion picture sets are glittery contraptions where reel life may frequently surprass genuine living. However, when the motion pictures are shot at areas, they indicate it precisely for what it is, catching the local view. For those of us who experienced childhood with an eating regimen of Bollywood motion pictures, seeing a Hindi motion picture style interesting town, highlighted in a film never neglects to blend our heart. In the event that you likewise adore voyaging, you ought to look at some of these towns where celebrated Hindi motion pictures were once shot. They are as interesting and beautiful as they were in the motion pictures, we guarantee.

Ramgarh in Sholay

The town in this noteworthy motion picture is situated in Karnataka. It is called Ramnagara. There was never any Gabbar ruling fear here. Ramnagara is indeed found just 50 kms from Bangalore and makes for a simple weekend trip. Here's the way Gabbar's barren wasteland look today.

Champaner in Lagaan

The town of Champaner in Lagaan may have been propelled by the well known Champaner in Bihar. Be that as it may, for its taping area, Ashutosh Gowariker picked an antiquated town called Kanuria, simply outside Bhuj in Gujarat. With its dusty and dry scene, this gave the ideal setting to the film, which went ahead to increase notable status in Bollywood. What's more, from this fruitless area was made a whole town film set, as though by enchantment. Today it's back to being the uncovered area that it once was.

Charanpur in Swades

The town where SRK came searching for his roots is in Wai area enroute to Mahableshwar in Maharashtra. What's more, the beautiful sanctuary with its town tank is Menavali Ghat. Menavali Ghat is found simply outside the town of Wai.

Kolipad in Iqbal

This recompense winning film, which was Shreyas Talpade's introduction appearance as a hard of hearing and quiet trying cricketer was shot in region Tenali of Andhra Pradesh. The spot is near Vijayawada and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. It's especially acclaimed for its sanctuaries.

Budbuda in Billu

Budbuda as a name for a town appears to be mind boggling. The astounding settings in the motion picture, Billu appeared to be significantly all the more so. In any case, the landscape is all genuine and shot in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. This spot is situated around 40 km from Coimbatore.

Sundarapandianpuram in Roja

The town shot in Roja appears to be so stunning and rural that we really have a craving for living there, going through the fields and showering in those waterfalls. This a player in the motion picture was shot in Courtallam or Kutralam, which is really a visitor put now renowned for those waterfalls.

Mahmudabad in Dedh Ishqiya

A noteworthy part of the motion picture has really been shot in Mamudabad place in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh.

Idhar town in Guru

The town in this honor winning motion picture albeit depicted in Gujarat, is situated in Tamil Nadu in Pollachi, found near Coimbatore.

Meera's House in Dor

This important motion picture of Ayesha Takia as a dowager subject to the purdah framework in Rajasthan was shot in Umaidnagar Garh in Jodhpur.

Sonbai's town in Mirch Masala

Mirch Masala as a motion picture has some capable impressions of a dry bone-dry land, the warmth of the mirch masala manufacturing plant and a solitary lady standing upto her feelings. The last scene, as a gathering of ladies assault their culprit with modest bunches of mirchi powder is life-changing. This social film, set in the 1940s was really shot in the Kathiawar Peninsula.

BollyWood Movies: The Theory Behind Intervals In Indian Movies

1. Bollywood has a unique way of functioning. We have extended dramas, background dancers, lip-synced songs, and unique concepts like an interval or an intermission. Something the West would not be entirely familiarized with, simply because the concept of intermission in a film does not exist in present day Hollywood.

2. On the other hand, we are so fascinated by the concept that when Dhobi Ghat became the first Bollywood film to be made without an interval, a lot of movie theaters did what they do with English movies - they just stopped the screening half way to incorporate an interval and resumed it after a 15-minute break.

3. Well, the first thing that comes to our mind is the length of the film; since our films are longer than Hollywood films, a breather is much needed. The time also serves as a business opportunity for vendors selling overpriced eateries and beverages. Earlier, when films were screened using film reels, the projectionist needed some time to change the reel and it provided an interval but in this digital age, even that is not required as most films are screened via satellite. All said and done, the good, old interval break still exists in our movies.

4. You might find it abrupt when a Hollywood film screening in India is paused abruptly for the intermission. But when this happens in a Bollywood film, it feels like a transition. That's because there is a concept to it.

It's mainly because Hollywood films are written keeping the 'three-act structure' in mind. They set up the plot, introduce the conflict and then resolve it. And there is no point to have a break midway.

5. But Bollywood films are written differently. We follow a different structure. In the first half, the characters and the plot is introduced. It is here when we are introduced with the conflict as well.

6. The interval point acts as a cliffhanger. It keeps the audience hooked for the second half. Until few minutes after the interval, while the audience is settling back in their chairs, crucial points of the film are not brought up. However, soon after, the conflict resolution begins.

7. In fact, the interval point can be termed as a mini-climax which is of lesser intensity than the film's actual climax. When you watch an Indian film at home in one go, the pace drops in the middle and that is because you don't necessarily take a break. The film is written keeping in mind the theater audience and that is why the interval point is given much importance.

The Most Expensive Indian Movies Of All Time!

Bollywood film making has taken gargantuan proportions thanks to the enormous funding coming its way these days. With major companies and production houses getting in on the game, it’s no wonder why the budgets of movies are sky rocketing by the day. So we scoured the net and decided to let you know about the most expensive Bollywood movies ever made! Enjoy!

1. Robot 2.0 (350 CR)

You can’t expect a movie with Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar to be anything short of Legendary. 2.0, the sequel to Enthiran(Robot) is going to be the most expensive movie ever made in India.

2. Baahubali (200 CR)

Baahubali is a bi lingual epic of gargantuan proportions, this movie shot at a mind boggling budget of 200 crores is the biggest movie production undertaken in India. Here’s to hoping for bigger and better movies! The total cost of both the parts is said to be 320 Crores which is still 30 crores short of the most expensive movie in India.

3. I (180 CR)

Director Shankar has a penchant for upping his ante when it comes to budgets. So when he made his latest movie, he raised the bar to a 100 crores. The movie released both in Tamil and Hindi.

4. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (180 CR)

The Larger than life image portrayed by Salman Khan in the movie came at a cost which only a Salman starrer movie could earn back. Needless to say, Suraj Barjatiya’s bet paid off and PRDP became one of the highest grossing movies of all time.

5. Dhoom 3 (175 CR)

The third part of the Dhoom series had to pack a punch when it released. They hired Amir Khan as the main villain and Katrina Kaif as the female lead. With the rest of the leading cast remaining the same and a lot of special effects and massive stunt scenes added to it, it’s no wonder why this film cost up to 175 crores!

6. Bang Bang (160 CR)

This Indian version of the Hollywood flick ‘Kinght and Day’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, went all out with the action sequences and dance numbers when it came to impressing the audience. It was made at the whopping cost of 140 crores!

7. Happy New Year (150 CR)

It doesn’t matter if you liked the movie or not, it sure was grand. Shot in Dubai, multi-starrer and everything that glitters cost the movie a whopping 150 crores.

8. Kick (140 CR)

This mega hit movie starring Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez tells the tale of Devil Lal Singh(Salman Khan) who has a big love for getting ‘Kicks’ in life. The film was made on a budget of 120 crores.

9. Robot (132 CR)

Director S.Shankar is known for making movies that no one else could attempt, that is the reason he has appeared thrice in the list. Shankar has already announced the most expensive movie of all time which is the sequel to his blockbuster Enthiran which also cost more than most movies.

10. Ra.One (130 CR)

This super hero flick starring Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor, where Shahrukh plays the role of both the master scientist and his ingenious robot was made at a production cost of 130 crores!

11. Mughal-E-Azam (Special Mention) (1.5 crores)

This movie was made in 1960 at a budget of 1.5 crores. It might seem a paltry sum now, but back then that sum was unheard of!