Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bombay High Court Reviews CBFC's Film Certification Denial
A movie called 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi' about Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was not allowed to be shown by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The people who made the film took the case to the Bombay High Court.
The court is asking the CBFC why they said no, especially because the book the movie is based on is already available to the public.
The court also criticized the CBFC for taking too long to make a decision, particularly after the filmmakers paid extra to have it reviewed faster.
CBFC denied certification for 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'.
The film is based on the book 'The Monk Who Became Chief Minister'.
Filmmakers challenged the denial in Bombay High Court.
The court questioned the CBFC's reasoning for the rejection.
The film's release, originally set for August 1, is now uncertain.
- Who
- The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the filmmakers of 'Ajey', and the Bombay High Court.
- What
- The CBFC denied certification to the film 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'.
- When
- The Bombay High Court heard the case, with the film's release originally planned for August 1.
- Where
- Bombay High Court.
- Why
- The filmmakers are challenging the CBFC's decision; the court is questioning the reasoning behind the denial.
Filmmakers' Perspective
CBFC's Perspective
Certification
Filmmakers' Perspective
The CBFC should certify the film.
CBFC's Perspective
The CBFC denied certification.
Process
Filmmakers' Perspective
The CBFC process was delayed and lacked explanation.
CBFC's Perspective
The CBFC took action, but only later than promised.
- Film Title
- 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'
- Subject
- Yogi Adityanath
- Inspired By
- 'The Monk Who Became Chief Minister'
- Certification Denied By
- CBFC
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Director
- Ravindra Gautam
- Starring
- Anant Joshi, Paresh Rawal, Sarwar Ahuja, Rajesh Khattar
Sources
CBFC denies certification to film based on Yogi Adityanath's life
Ajey The Untold Story Of A Yogi Ban: Bombay HC Questions CBFC Over Denial Of Certification
Makers of Yogi Adityanath biopic move Bombay HC after CBFC denies certification - Telegraph India
Mumbai News: Makers Of Movie On UP CM Yogi Adityanath Again Approach Bombay HC Over CBFC Rejection; Court Questions Censorship Logic
