6. Blue Jasmine (2013)
The CBFC clears a film only if there’s a smoking disclaimer inserted in the film’s reel, EVERY SINGLE TIME a character lights up.
Woody Allen, who has complete autonomy over his films, refused to do so, resulting in the film not getting a Censor clearance.
7. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
There were several erotic scenes in this film depicting heterosexuality and homosexuality that led to the ban.
The ‘India is the origin of Kama Sutra’ argument evidently did not go well with the authorities, since the Censor Board termed it ‘explicit’, ‘unethical’ and ‘immoral’. It was, however, later released with a 2-minute cut of nudity.
8. Water (2005)
The film portrayed ostracism and misogyny towards the widows in the rural areas.
The crew were confronted with numerous protesters at Varanasi while filming. These protesters created a havoc on the sets by burning some equipment. It faced numerous oppositions when it was filmed in Uttar Pradesh. Banned by the Censor board, it was released much later in 2007.
9. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
This movie depicted Hinduism, Indian culture and traditions in a negative light.
The reason was strong enough for the Censor board to ban the movie. The ban was later rescinded, though.
10. India’s Daughter (2015)
It was banned due to perceived negative public sentiment including remarks defending the rape which drew public outcry in India when the film was shown.
This television documentary about the 2012 Delhi gang rape was prevented from being broadcast by a stay order from a court. The movie was uploaded to YouTube and the Indian government requested it be removed.