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You have probably heard that Homebound is India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars. But what you may not know is that the film — directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and backed by none other than Martin Scorsese — faced a storm at home. After a spate of cuts, the filmmakers even dropped Scorsese’s name from posters before eventually putting it back.

Homebound’ s battle is just the latest flashpoint in the turmoil shaking up the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). An Express Investigation uncovers the rift within the board and the mounting tensions over how films are policed.

Top filmmakers and board members spoke to The Indian Express about the controversial decision-making at the CBFC. Many accused CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi of running a “one-man-show” which ha

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