55-395: Ghar Bazar or Ghar Aur Bazar is a 1998 Hindi film starring Sharmila Tagore , Shekhar Suman and Mehmood , while Shashi Kapoor made a special appearance in the film. The film had its audio launch in 1986 but only released in 1998. The music of the film was composed by Usha Khanna , while lyrics were penned by Kulwant Jaani. This article about a Hindi film of the 1990s is
110-452: A stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore , (born 8 December 1944) also known by her married name as Begum Ayesha Sultana is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films. Regarded among the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema , she is known for portraying both traditional and modern women. Tagore
165-520: A 2004 documentary examining religious riots between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat of the 2002 Gujarat riots which killed over 1,000 people, was also banned. According to the board, the film was "highly provocative and may trigger off unrest and communal violence". After a sustained campaign, the ban was lifted in October of that year. The CBFC demanded five cuts from the 2011 American film, The Girl with
220-555: A U/A certificate, which entitles them to a 30-percent reduction in entertainment tax. In 2002, War and Peace (a documentary film by Anand Patwardhan which depicted nuclear weapons testing and the September 11 attacks ) had to be edited 21 times before the film was approved for release. According to Patwardhan, "The cuts that [the Board] asked for are so ridiculous that they won't hold up in court. But if these cuts do make it, it will be
275-520: A bad influence on her classmates, and was faced with a choice of either doing films or studying further. At that point, her father advised her to move ahead in life, commit herself to a film career and 'give it her all' in order to become successful. Tagore began her career as an actress in Satyajit Ray 's Bengali epic drama Apur Sansar (1959), as an ill-fated bride. In 1960, Ray cast her again in Devi ,
330-529: A businessman who served as chief operating officer of Britannia Industries for several years, died as the founder and managing director of Unibic Foods in November 2019. Tagore attended St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School and Loreto Convent, Asansol . She made her film debut when she was a 13-year-old schoolgirl, after which her studies lost priority. Within a short while, her attendance and performance at school suffered, she came to be regarded as
385-643: A film set in 1860 on Hindu orthodoxy and rational reforms, which she considers her favourite film and performance. She went onto appear in Bengali films Shes Anko and Nirjan Saikate , winning the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) for the latter, alongside Chhaya Devi , Ruma Guha Thakurta , Renuka Devi and Bharati Devi. Tagore made her Hindi film debut with Shakti Samanta 's musical romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) alongside Shammi Kapoor . She and Samanta collaborated on several of his later films, including
440-539: A film. Additionally, V/U, V/UA, V/A are used for video films with U, U/A and A carrying the same meaning as above. Films with the U certification are fit for unrestricted public exhibition and are family-friendly and for children sometimes . These films can contain universal themes like education , family, drama , romance, sci-fi, action etc. These films can also contain some mild violence, but it cannot be prolonged. It may also contain very mild sexual scenes ( without any traces of nudity or sexual detail ). Films with
495-589: A hiatus of 13 years, she made her film comeback with the drama Gulmohar (2023). Apart from acting, Tagore has also served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from October 2004 to March 2011. In December 2005, she was chosen as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador . She was married to cricketer and the Nawab of Pataudi , Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi , with whom she had three children—actors Saif and Soha , and jewellery designer Saba . Sharmila Tagore
550-795: A journalist in Nayak , a club dancer in An Evening in Paris ,a widow in Aradhana ,a surgeon in Safar , a woman disowned by her husband in Amar Prem , a teacher and victim of abuse in Daag and a prostitute in Mausam . Filmfare added her performances in Mausam in its list of Bollywood's "80 Iconic Performances", placing it at the 59th place. Subhash K. Jha of Firstpost termed her
605-572: A long hiatus." India Today also opined that, "Tagore is always a joy to watch on screen. And, what a comeback!" Her performance earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Critics) in a Web Original Film, in addition to a nomination for Best Actress in a Web Original Film. Tagore is also set to make her comeback to Bengali films after 14 years with Suman Ghosh's Puratawn . Tagore converted to Islam , changed her name to Begum Ayesha Sultana, and married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi ,
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#1732891896188660-731: A nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress . Tagore played pivotal roles in the Bengali action film Protidan (1983) opposite Naseeruddin Shah , and Mira Nair 's interracial romantic drama Mississippi Masala (1991). She also appeared in supporting roles in Ghar Bazar (1998) and Mann (1999). During this period, she also appeared in two television shows, Katha Sagar (1986) for DD National and Zindagi (1999) for Star Plus . Tagore starred alongside her son Saif Ali Khan in his debut film Aashik Awara (1993) and
715-648: A supporting role in the romantic comedy-drama Break Ke Baad , which earned her critical acclaim, for which DNA India noting that, "Tagore pitches in with a strong performance." This was followed by a hiatus from acting. Tagore made her comeback after a 13 year hiatus with the drama Gulmohar (2023), which released on Disney+ Hotstar . The film earned her critical acclaim, with the Hindustan Times noting that, "The elegance and poise Tagore exudes are remarkable. Her dialogue delivery, gestures, body language, emotions, everything looks just so effortless even after
770-982: Is a recipient of two National Film Awards , a Filmfare Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award . In 2013, the Government of India , honoured her with Padma Bhushan , India's third highest civilian honour for her contributions to Indian culture through performing arts. Born into the prominent Tagore family , one of the leading families of Calcutta and a key influence during the Bengali Renaissance , Tagore made her acting debut at age 14 with Satyajit Ray 's acclaimed Bengali epic drama The World of Apu (1959). She went on to collaborate with Ray on numerous other films, including Devi (1960), Nayak (1966), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), and Seemabaddha (1971); thus establishing herself as one of
825-612: Is a statutory film-certification body in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India . It is tasked with "regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952." The Cinematograph Act 1952 outlines a strict certification process for commercial films shown in public venues. Films screened in cinemas and on television may only be publicly exhibited in India after certification by
880-522: Is also the mum, Chanda, who falls in love with a visiting doctor. Chanda is carefree and in the first flush of love. She also goes through abandonment and is shamed into marrying an old man, only to lose her touch with sanity, waiting for her doctor to come and save her. — Filmfare on Tagore's performance in Mausam (1975) Central Board of Film Certification The Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ) or Censor Board of Film Certification
935-518: Is to actress Kareena Kapoor in 2012 with whom he has two sons, Taimur Ali Khan (b. 2016) and Jehangir Ali Khan (b. 2021). Soha married actor Kunal Khemu in 2015, and has a daughter Inaaya Naumi Khemmu (b. 2017). Tagore is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema . One of the highest-paid actress of the late 1960s and early 1970s, she appeared in Box Office India ' s "Top Actresses" list in 1969 and 1973. In 2022, she
990-452: Is to show them openly in theatres with legally authorised licences". Anand resigned less than a year after becoming chairperson in the wake of his proposal. The board refused to certify Gulabi Aaina (a film about Indian transsexuals produced and directed by Sridhar Rangayan ) in 2003; Rangayan unsuccessfully appealed the decision twice. Although the film is banned in India, it has been screened internationally. Final Solution ,
1045-503: The Barua family. Gitindranath was the grandson of the noted painter Gaganendranath Tagore , whose own father Gunendranath had been a first cousin of the laureate. In fact, Tagore is more closely related to Rabindranath Tagore through her mother: her maternal grandmother, Latika Barua (née Tagore), was the granddaughter of Rabindranath Tagore 's brother, Dwijendranath Tagore. Tagore's maternal grandfather (husband of Latika Barua née Tagore)
1100-684: The Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Aradhana and the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mausam . This was followed by intermittent film appearances in the subsequent decades, including in Mira Nair 's Mississippi Masala (1991) and Goutam Ghose 's Abar Aranye (2002), which won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress , and in the Hindi films Aashik Awara (1993), Mann (1999), Viruddh (2005), Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), and Break Ke Baad (2010). Following
1155-583: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to block the release of this film and at least one other. Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) by Alankrita Shrivastava , produced by Prakash Jha , was initially denied certification, with the CBFC claiming that "The story is lady oriented, their fantasy above life. There are contanious [sic] sexual scenes, abusive words, audio pornography and a bit sensitive touch about one particular section of society". The black comedy, which had been screened at international film festivals,
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#17328918961881210-634: The Bombay board into the Central Board of Film Censors . With the 1983 revision of cinematography rules, the body was renamed the Central Board of Film Certification. In 2021 the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) was scrapped by the Indian government. The board's guiding principles are to ensure healthy public entertainment and education and, using modern technology, to make
1265-610: The Dragon Tattoo , because of nudity and rape scenes. The producers and the director, David Fincher , eventually decided not to release the film in India. CEO Rakesh Kumar was arrested in August 2014 for accepting bribes to expedite the issuance of certificates. The board demanded four cuts (three visual and one audio) from the 2015 Malayalam film , Chaayam Poosiya Veedu ) (directed by brothers Santosh Babusenan and Satish Babusenan), because of nude scenes. The directors refused to make
1320-512: The Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Planet Bollywood noted, "Tagore, shines in a role tailor-made for her." From 2007 to 2009, Tagore appeared in films such as Fool & Final (2007), Tasveer 8*10 (2009), Antaheen (2009) and the Marathi film Samaantar (2009). In 2009, Tagore became the jury member at the main competition of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival . In 2010, she played
1375-456: The Malayalam film Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) among others. In the 1980s, Tagore appeared in films such as Kalankini Kankabati (1981), Namkeen (1982), New Delhi Times (1986) and Maa Beti (1986). She reunited with frequent co-star Dharmendra in the action film Sunny (1984), which starred Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol in the lead role. Her performance in the film earned her
1430-497: The U/A certification can contain moderate adult themes that are not strong in nature and are not considered appropriate to be watched by a child without parental guidance. These films may contain moderate to strong violence, moderate sexual scenes (traces of nudity and moderate sexual detail can be found), frightening scenes, blood flow, or muted abusive language. Sometimes such films are re-certified with V/U for video viewing. The age threshold
1485-503: The action drama Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), receiving critical praise for the latter. She also appeared in supporting roles in the musical romantic drama Dhadkan (2000) and the drama Abar Aranye (2003), the latter of which earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress . Tagore received high critical acclaim for her performance in the family drama Virruddh... Family Comes First (2005) alongside frequent co-star Bachchan, earning her fifth nomination for
1540-972: The bilingual dramas Amanush (1975), Anand Ashram (1977) and Dooriyaan (1979). She headlined Gulzar 's musical romance Mausam (1975) alongside Sanjeev Kumar , which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress , and her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She starred opposite Dharmendra in seven critical and commercial successes – Devar , Anupama , Mere Hamdam Mere Dost , Satyakam (1969), Yakeen (1969), Chupke Chupke (1975), Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975). She also worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Chupke Chupke , Faraar (1975) and Besharam (1978), opposite Shashi Kapoor in Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) and Paap Aur Punya (1974). Tagore's other films during this period included Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976), Tyaag (1977), which she also co-produced, and
1595-523: The board and edited. The board currently issues four certificates. Originally, there were two: U (unrestricted public exhibition with family-friendly movies) and A (restricted to adult audiences but any kind of nudity not allowed). Two more were added in June 1983 that are U/A (unrestricted public exhibition, with parental guidance for children under 12) and S (restricted to specialised audiences, such as doctors or scientists ). The board may refuse to certify
1650-406: The box office." Film historian Sanjay Mukhopadhyay said, "Tagore's most significant contribution to Indian cinema is a sense of dignity and grace — after Waheeda Rehman, she was the only actress of her time who exuded this.” Sharmila Tagore is every inch the prostitue Kajri, and very convincing at that. Her language is foul, and her body language is fluid. But that´s not all, in the movie, Sharmila
1705-418: The case of U and U/A certified movies. Films with S certification cannot be viewed by the public. Only people associated with it ( doctors , scientists , etc.), are permitted to view these films. The Indian Cinematograph Act came into effect in 1920, seven years after the production of India's first film: Dadasaheb Phalke 's Raja Harishchandra . Censorship boards were originally independent bodies under
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1760-488: The certification process and board activities transparent to filmmakers, the media and the public also every video have to undergo CBFC certification for telecasting or distributing over any platform in India and suggestible same standards for anywhere in the world. In addition to the certifications above, there is also the possibility of the board refusing to certify the film at all. The board's guidelines are: Since 2004, censorship has been rigorously enforced. An incident
1815-422: The changes, and the film was not certified. CBFC chairperson Leela Samson resigned in protest of political interference in the board's work in 2015 after its decision to refuse certification of the film, MSG: The Messenger , was overturned by an appellate tribunal. Samson was replaced by Pahlaj Nihalani , whose Bharatiya Janata Party affiliation triggered a wave of additional board resignations. The board
1870-410: The end of freedom of expression in the Indian media." A court ruled that the cut requirement was unconstitutional, and the film was shown uncensored. Also in 2002, Indian filmmaker and CBFC chair Vijay Anand proposed legalising the exhibition of X-rated films in selected cinemas. Anand said, "Porn is shown everywhere in India clandestinely ... and the best way to fight this onslaught of blue movies
1925-446: The fashion world and brought her the title of "The queen of dramatic eye make-up". She was placed in Times of India ' s "50 Beautiful Faces" list. Numerous actresses including Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have been inspired by her style. Her daughter-in-law actress Kareena Kapoor said, "I like my mother-in-law Sharmilaji's dressing sense, both on and off-screen." Tagore
1980-412: The film was leaked online , with evidence suggesting CBFC involvement. Kashyap posted on Facebook that although he did not object to free downloads, he hoped that viewers would pay for the film. The film eventually grossed over ₹ 97 crore (US$ 12 million), a commercial success. In August 2017, days after his removal as CBFC chair, Nihalani said in an interview that he had received instructions from
2035-606: The most prominent figures in Bengali cinema . Tagore's career further expanded when she ventured into Hindi films with Shakti Samanta 's romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema with films like Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aamne Saamne (1967), Satyakam (1969), Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Daag (1973), Avishkaar (1974), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975), and Namkeen (1982). She won
2090-432: The most successful period of Tagore's career with a string of critical and commercial successes, with her pairing with Rajesh Khanna being particularly praised and noted. The Tagore-Khanna pair yielded several successful films, most notably the romantic dramas Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Chhoti Bahu (1971), Amar Prem (1972), Raja Rani (1973), Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) and Avishkaar (1974), and
2145-416: The only actress with "a wide spectrum of directorial leaps" and said, "No other Bollywood actress apart from Sharmila Tagore has had such spectacular innings after marriage." American critic Pauline Kael stated, "She is exquisite, perfect - a word I don't use casually." Hemachhaya De of Femina noted, "Sharmila Tagore successfully straddled diverse film genres: arthouse, crossover and mainstream." Tagore
2200-628: The police chiefs of the cities of Madras (now Chennai ), Bombay (now Mumbai ), Calcutta (now Kolkata ), Lahore (now in Pakistan ), and Rangoon (now Yangon in Myanmar ) it was amended again on 1 August 2023 with the introduction of cinematography amendment bill. The bill awaits presidential assent. After the 1947 independence of India , autonomous regional censors were absorbed into the Bombay Board of Film Censors . The Cinematograph Act of 1952 reorganised
2255-435: The romantic thriller An Evening in Paris (1967) again opposite Kapoor. With the film, she became the first Indian actress to appear in a swimsuit, which established Tagore as a sex symbol in Hindi films. While the scene in the film is often referred to as 'the bikini scene', Tagore's swimwear is actually a one piece. However, she did pose in a bikini for the cover of Filmfare magazine in 1966. But, when she
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2310-533: The spiritual drama Maalik (1972). All these films established her as one of the leading actresses of the time, in addition to establishing the Tagore-Khanna pair as one of the greatest best on-screen pairs of Indian cinema . Aradhana , Safar and Amar Prem earned Tagore nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress , winning the award for the former. During this period, Tagore also worked with Uttam Kumar in several films, including Nayak , and
2365-613: The titular Nawab of Pataudi and Bhopal and former captain of the Indian cricket team , on 27 December 1968. They had three children: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (b. 1970); Saba Ali Khan (b. 1976), a jewellery designer; and Soha Ali Khan (b. 1978), a Bollywood actress and TV personality. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi died at age 70 on 22 September 2011. From 1991 to 2004, Saif was married to actress Amrita Singh . They have two children, daughter Sara Ali Khan (b. 1995), an actress, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan (b. 2001). His second marriage
2420-569: Was Jnanadabhiram Barua , an Assamese Freedom Fighter and Writer who was the First Principal of Earl Law College in Guwahati (now known as Government Law College), himself the son of the noted social worker Gunabhiram Barua . As a member of the Tagore family , she is also a distant relative of the actress Devika Rani and the painter Abanindranath Tagore (brother of Gaganendranath Tagore). Tagore
2475-471: Was also inducted into the Bollywood Walk of Fame at Bandra Bandstand , Mumbai, where her hand print was preserved. Tagore is considered among the finest actresses of Indian cinema. She is highly regarded for her range as an actor, her beauty, and her fashion sense and style. She was known for her range of portrayals – from traditional to modern women. Tagore portrayed challenging roles such as that of —
2530-621: Was born on 8 December 1944 in Cawnpore (now Kanpur ), United Provinces to Gitindranath Tagore, a general manager in the British India Corporation , and his wife Ira Tagore (née Barua). Tagore's father belonged to the aristocratic Bengali Hindu Brahmin Tagore family , and was related to the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore . Her mother was of Bengali and Assamese descent and hailed from
2585-514: Was criticised for ordering the screen time of two kissing scenes in the James Bond film Spectre to be cut by half for release. Udta Punjab (2016), a crime drama about drug issues in the state of Punjab , produced by Anurag Kashyap , Ekta Kapoor , et al., inspired a list of 94 cuts and 13 pointers (including an order to remove Punjabi city names). The Bombay High Court allowed the film's release with one cut and disclaimers. A copy of
2640-511: Was eligible for the Golden Globes . The filmmakers appealed to the board's Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), which authorised its release. The FCAT requested some cuts (primarily to sex scenes), and the film was released with an "A" certificate. Shrivastava said she would have preferred no cuts, but felt the film's narrative and essence were left intact, and commended the FCAT's handling of
2695-455: Was fired. Nihalani had succeeded Leela Samson after Samson quit in protest of an appellate tribunal's overturning of a board decision to refuse certification for MSG: The Messenger . Samson had succeeded Sharmila Tagore . The board, headquartered in Mumbai, has nine regional offices: The board has been associated with a number of scandals. Film producers reportedly bribe the CBFC to obtain
2750-515: Was known as an actress who was always ahead of her time. She became the first Indian actress to wear a bikini on-screen, for her film An Evening In Paris (1967). Tagore is considered among the hottest Bollywood actresses of all time. Surendra Kumar of The Sunday Guardian noted, "She beautifully balanced her two avatars — the serious persona of realist Bengali films, and the Bollywood persona of films with song-and-dance sequences focused on success at
2805-515: Was placed in Outlook India ' s 75 Best Bollywood Actresses list. Tagore was placed 2nd in Rediff.com ' s "Best Bollywood Debut Ever" list, for her films Apur Sansar and Kashmir Ki Kali . Tagore was widely known as the "style icon of the 60s and 70s" and was known as a sex symbol . Beehive hairdo and winged eyeliner were some of the style statements of Tagore that are still relevant in
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#17328918961882860-678: Was previously set at 12 years of age, but in 2023 this was further refined to 7, 13 and 16 years of age. Films with the A certification are available for public exhibition, but with restriction to adults (aged 18+) which are not for kids . These films can contain strong violence, explicit and strong sexual scenes, abusive language, but words which insult or degrade women or any social group (despite being very common in many films) and nudity are not allowed. Some controversial and adult themes or any suggestive themes are considered unsuitable for young viewers. Such films are often re-certified with V/U and V/UA for TV , which does not happen in
2915-442: Was reported in which exhibitor staff – a clerk who sold the ticket, the usher who allowed minors to sit, a theatre manager and the partners of the theatre complex – were arrested for non-compliance with certification rules. The board consists of a chairperson and 23 members, all of whom are appointed by the central government. Prasoon Joshi chairs the board; Joshi became its 28th chairperson on 11 August 2017, after Pahlaj Nihalani
2970-526: Was the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification 36 years later, she expressed concerns about the increased use of bikinis in Indian films. Tagore went on to appear in films such as the Hindi films Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), Devar (1966), Aamne Saamne (1967), Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968), and the Bengali film Nayak (1966). Her performance in Anupama , opposite Dharmendra , proved to be her breakthrough. The 1970's marked
3025-492: Was the eldest of three children and had two younger sisters, the late Oindrila Kunda [Tinku Tagore] and Romila Sen [Chinky]. Oindrila was the first in the family to act in a film, and the only role she ever played was that of Mini , the child character (but a central character) in Tapan Sinha 's film Kabuliwala (1957). In adulthood, she became an international bridge player. Her other sister, Romila Sen, married to Nikhil Sen,
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