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'Prisoner No. 626710 present': CBFC flags Umar Khalid film screening at IIIT-Hyderabad

Times of India · 18 September 2026 at 9:41 am

'Prisoner No. 626710 present': CBFC flags Umar Khalid film screening at IIIT-Hyderabad

The Central Board of Film Certification raised concerns about a planned documentary screening at IIIT-Hyderabad, pointing out violations of the Cinematograph Act.

Consequently, students chose to halt the showing of this uncertified film.

IIIT-Hyderabad dissociated itself from the event, clarifying that it was not an organizer.

Similarly, an intended screening at NLSIU Bengaluru faced postponement due to opposition from ABVP.

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'Prisoner No. 626710 present': CBFC flags Umar Khalid film screening at IIIT-Hyderabad

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