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Bombay HC SLAMS CBFC For Not Giving Certificate To Ajey, Asks Reasons For Rejection
The film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, supposedly based on Adityanath's life. The Bombay High Court criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for failing to provide certification for the film based on Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath's life, titled Ajey. Recently, the court directed the CBFC not to insist on obtaining a no-objection certificate (NOC) from Yogi Adityanath for the certification of the film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi. The bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Dr. Neela Gokhale observed that the CBFC's approach appeared obstructive, noting that the board was unnecessarily complicating the certification process and creating avoidable hurdles. 'These are not reasons. This isn't as per the rules. Why don't you give them the grounds for rejection? By August 11, you tell them what the objectionable scenes and dialogues are," the bench said. The court instructed the committee to review the film thoroughly and issue specific recommendations to the makers by August 11, 2025. The filmmakers have also been asked to respond with their stance on the proposed modifications by August 12. Following this, the matter will be taken up for further hearing on August 14. The film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, supposedly based on Adityanath's life. The film stars Anant Joshi in the lead. In June this year, the makers offered a fresh glimpse into the upcoming biographical drama and shared a striking poster on social media. 'Jag chhoda, Bhagwa Odha, Seva mein ramm gaya. Ek Yogi — jo akela hi poora aandolan ban gaya! Yogi Ji Ke Janmotsav par prastut hai us kahaani ka aarambh. #AjeyTheUntoldStoryOfAYogi – 1st August se cinema gharoṅ mein," they wrote. Later, Anant Joshi also opened up about going bald for the movie when he told IANS, 'Losing it wasn't just a cosmetic change — it was letting go of a part of myself." He shared that shaving his head was more than just a physical change, it was his way of truly stepping into the shoes of CM Yogi and embracing the character's spirit. 'But this role demanded that sacrifice. I knew I couldn't fake it. I had to live it. I had to become Yogi, not just act like him," he added. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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31-07-2025
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Censor Board Denies Certification To Film Based On Yogi Adityanath's Life; Makers Move HC
The film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, supposedly based on Adityanath's life. The makers of Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi have moved the Bombay High Court, challenging the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) decision to deny it certification. Advocates Aseem Naphade, Satatya Anand and Nikhil Aradhe, representing filmmakers Samrat Cinematics, argued that the CBFC rejected the applications for certification of the film, trailer and its songs without even watching the movie. While the plea will be heard on Friday, August 1, by a bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale, the court has also asked the CBFC the reason for rejecting the certification when the novel, which inspired the film, has been in the public domain for eight years. 'If no objection was taken to the book, how could a film inspired by it disturb public order?" the court asked, while issuing a notice to the CBFC and seeking its reply. The film Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is inspired by the book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, supposedly based on Adityanath's life. The film stars Anant Joshi in the lead. In June this year, the makers offered a fresh glimpse into the upcoming biographical drama and shared a striking poster on social media. 'Jag chhoda, Bhagwa Odha, Seva mein ramm gaya. Ek Yogi — jo akela hi poora aandolan ban gaya! Yogi Ji Ke Janmotsav par prastut hai us kahaani ka aarambh. #AjeyTheUntoldStoryOfAYogi – 1st August se cinema gharoṅ mein," they wrote. Later, Anant Joshi also opened up about going bald for the movie when he told IANS, 'Losing it wasn't just a cosmetic change — it was letting go of a part of myself." He shared that shaving his head was more than just a physical change, it was his way of truly stepping into the shoes of CM Yogi and embracing the character's spirit. 'But this role demanded that sacrifice. I knew I couldn't fake it. I had to live it. I had to become Yogi, not just act like him," he added. First Published: July 31, 2025, 17:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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22-07-2025
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Anant Joshi On Going Bald For Yogi Adityanath's Biopic Ajey: 'I Let Go A Part Of Myself'
Last Updated: Anant Joshi will play UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi. Directed by Ravindra Gautam, Joshi went bald for the role, inspired by Shantanu Gupta's book. The makers of Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi have locked in the release date for the much-anticipated biopic based on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Timed to coincide with his birthday in June this year, a new poster was also unveiled as part of the announcement. Set to arrive in theatres on August 1, the film stars Anant Joshi in the lead role. To closely resemble the CM, Joshi took the bold step of shaving his head, something he says wasn't easy for him emotionally, as he's always been quite attached to his hair. 'Losing it wasn't just a cosmetic change — it was letting go of a part of myself", he told IANS. Joshi shared that shaving his head was more than just a physical change, it was his way of truly stepping into the shoes of CM Yogi and embracing the character's spirit. 'But this role demanded that sacrifice. I knew I couldn't fake it. I had to live it. I had to become Yogi, not just act like him." Offering a fresh glimpse into the upcoming biographical drama, the production house shared the striking new poster on social media in June and wrote, 'Jag chhoda, Bhagwa Odha, Seva mein ramm gaya. Ek Yogi — jo akela hi poora aandolan ban gaya!" Yogi Ji Ke Janmotsav par prastut hai us kahaani ka aarambh. #AjeyTheUntoldStoryOfAYogi – 1st August se cinema gharoṅ mein." Take a look: Producer Ritu Mengi, in a statement, shared, 'Announcing the release date on this occasion is a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life of Yogiji—one that inspires millions. At its heart, Ajey portrays a transformation driven by sacrifice, duty, and dharma." Based on Shantanu Gupta's best-selling biography The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi brings to screen the life of a man who chose the path of renunciation and public service over personal ambition, eventually rising to become one of India's most influential political figures. The film is expected to trace Yogi Adityanath's remarkable transformation — from his early days as Ajay Singh Bisht, a young boy from Uttarakhand, to becoming one of India's most powerful and influential political figures. Directed by Ravindra Gautam, known for Maharani 2, and produced by Ritu Mengi, this ambitious biographical drama boasts a strong ensemble cast including Dinesh Lal Yadav, Ajay Mengi, Pavan Malhotra, Rajesh Khattar, Garima Vikrant Singh, and Sarwar Ahuja. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 1, 2025 and will hit screens in five languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. With music by Meet Bros and a script penned by Dilip Bachchan Jha and Priyank Dubey, Ajey promises to be a politically charged, emotionally resonant journey. The visuals are helmed by cinematographer Vishnu Rao, with Uday Prakash Singh handling production design. First Published: July 02, 2025, 09:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
