Archive · 18 Sep 2025
CBFC Halts Film Release Over Surrogacy Theme
Imagine a movie about surrogacy that has been stopped from being shown.
The movie, called "Mamta Child Factory," is directed by Mohsin Khan, but the government's film board won't approve it yet.
The board is concerned about the movie's subject, surrogacy.
The filmmakers applied for permission to show their movie in June, but they have not received clearance.
The filmmakers believe this is unfair because surrogacy is legal, and other movies on this topic have been approved before.
They also claim the delay harms small filmmakers and has called for more straightforward certification process.
Mohsin Khan's film "Mamta Child Factory" faces clearance issues.
The CBFC has withheld approval citing the surrogacy theme.
The filmmakers applied for certification in June 2025 and have not received an answer.
Producers claim surrogacy is legally permissible in India.
Filmmakers are worried about the delay's impact on small producers.
- Who
- Mohsin Khan (Director) and Film Producers
- What
- The CBFC has withheld clearance for the film "Mamta Child Factory" due to its surrogacy theme.
- When
- The application for certification was filed on June 11, 2025, and screened on July 29, but there was no decision made.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The CBFC cited objections to the surrogacy theme, causing an indefinite delay and concern among filmmakers.
Filmmakers' Perspective
CBFC Perspective
Film Certification Delay
Filmmakers' Perspective
The delay is arbitrary, damaging, and crippling for independent producers, and drains limited resources.
CBFC Perspective
The CBFC is withholding clearance pending a review of the film's theme.
- Film Title
- Mamta Child Factory
- Director
- Mohsin Khan
- CBFC Action
- Withheld Clearance
- Reason for Delay
- Surrogacy Theme
- Certification Application Date
- June 11, 2025
- Screening Date
- July 29