Decision on film about Yogi Adityanath's life to be made by the CBFC following the Bombay High Court ruling, by August 6th.
The film "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi," based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is currently under review by both the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the Bombay High Court.
Initially, the CBFC declined to issue a censor certificate for the film, prompting the makers to challenge the decision in the Bombay High Court. The court has since issued a notice to the CBFC, questioning the rationale behind the rejection, particularly as the book inspiring the film has been in the public domain for eight years without any objection.
Despite assurances that a decision would be made within two days, the CBFC delayed processing the certification applications for the film, trailer, and promotional songs. This delay led to the producers seeking judicial intervention, alleging an arbitrary and unexplained delay in certification.
The CBFC has now set a deadline of August 6 for deciding the censor certificate application for "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi." However, the final decision regarding the film's certification remains with the Bombay High Court.
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Under Indian law (Cinematograph Act and Rules), the CBFC is responsible for deciding the censor certificate application for the film. The board will make its decision in accordance with these laws. If the CBFC approves the film, it will be eligible for public screening. If not, the producers may continue their legal battle to challenge the decision.
As of late July 2025, the legal proceedings are ongoing, with the Bombay High Court reviewing the CBFC's decision and the producers' plea. The decision date for the film remains August 6, according to the CBFC's latest statement.
The film "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi" has an application pending with the CBFC for a censor certificate. The CBFC has received the application and will make its decision in accordance with Indian law and the Cinematograph Act and Rules.
The ongoing legal battle between the producers and the CBFC highlights the importance of the film certification process in India and the potential for legal challenges when decisions are made. The final decision regarding "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi" will be made by the Bombay High Court, as per the CBFC's statement.
- The legal tussle surrounding the film "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi" is not confined to movie-and-tv entertainment; it also touches upon general-news topics like political disputes and legal battles.
- While the film "Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi" has emerged as a center of entertainment controversy, the dispute around its censor certificate application sheds light on the broader topic of politics and law in India.
