Anurag Kashyap's directional debut Paanch was banned by the Central Board of Film Certification because of violence, depiction of drug abuse, and bad language.
The 2004 film Black Friday was banned in India for its depiction of the 1993 Bombay riots,
Parzania starring Naseeruddin Shah in the lead deals with the 2002 Gujarat riots. The film was directed by Rahul Dholakia faced a ban for revolving around religion and riots.
The 1975 Indian political drama Aandhi was banned by the Election Commission for alleged defamation of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Lipstick Under My Burkha was banned by the CBFC for 'showing women in bad light, particularly targeting women of certain community.
The film was banned in Gujarat owing to the communally sensitive subject of the film. The movie was based on Gujarat riots 2002.
Bandit Queen was banned by CBFC for its graphic scenes of violence and rape.