7 Bollywood Movies That Were Banned

Sagar Puri
Apr 16, 2024

Paanch

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.

Black Friday

The 2004 film Black Friday was banned in India for its depiction of the 1993 Bombay riots,

Parzania

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.

Aandhi

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

Lipstick Under My Burkha was banned by the CBFC for 'showing women in bad light, particularly targeting women of certain community.

Firaaq

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

Bandit Queen was banned by CBFC for its graphic scenes of violence and rape.

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