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Bombay High Court Directs CBFC to Decide on Sahiya Censor Certificate by October 27
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News18•15-10-2026, 17:15
Bombay High Court Directs CBFC to Decide on Sahiya Censor Certificate by October 27
- •The Bombay High Court has taken a strict stance on the Censor certificate controversy surrounding the film 'Sahiya'.
- •The court directed the Central Board of Film Certification to pronounce its final decision on the film by October 27.
- •Producer-director Sanjay Sharma had petitioned the court, accusing the Censor Board of intentional delays in certification.
- •Senior advocate Kapil Sibal represented Sanjay Sharma during the hearing conducted via video conferencing.
- •The film stars Neeraj Kabi, Shantanu Maheshwari, Rinku Rajguru, and Ishtiyak Khan, with its story set against the backdrop of Jharkhand.
Key Questions Answered
The Bombay High Court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to pronounce its final decision on the film 'Sahiya' by October 27.
The producer-director Sanjay Sharma initially applied for the film's certification on May 30, 2026.
Set against the backdrop of Jharkhand's natural locations, 'Sahiya' is a love story about a newlywed couple whose lives and relationships become entangled amidst conflict, fear, and suspicion.
