On November 14, 2023, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) launched a Multilingual Module on the E-Cinepramaan portal, to digitize and simplify the film certification process for the Indian film industry. According to CBFC Chairman Shri Prasoon Joshi, this module streamlines certification for films intended for release in multiple Indian languages, allowing applicants to submit films in various languages through a single application. Key features include: single application for uploading all language versions, a unified certificate granting multilingual status and specifying certified languages, and streamlined processing by one Regional Office. This module is intended to aid in the growing trend of pan-India cinema. For social media updates, follow @PIBMumbai on Twitter, /PIBMumbai on Facebook, /PIBMumbai on YouTube and /pibmumbai on Instagram. For information, email pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com. The release ID is 2190065. The visitor counter is 298.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): The primary organization responsible for film certification in India, implementing the new multilingual module.
E-Cinepramaan portal: Online portal used by the CBFC for film certification, now featuring a multilingual module.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The governing ministry overseeing the CBFC and its initiatives.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
CBFC Introduces Multilingual Module on E-
Cinepramaan Portal to Streamline Film
Certification
Posted On: 14 NOV 2025 4:51PM by PIB Mumbai
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has launched the Multilingual Module on the E-
Cinepramaan portal. The module has now been fully deployed and made live for public use. This
initiative is part of CBFC’s ongoing vision to digitize and simplify the film certification process for
the Indian film industry.
According to CBFC Chairman Shri Prasoon Joshi, this optional feature—introduced in addition to the
existing process—is designed to streamline and simplify certification for films intended for release in
multiple Indian languages. With this facility, applicants can now submit films in various languages
through a single, unified application, significantly reducing procedural duplication.
Under this module, each film certified for multilingual release will receive a Multilingual Certificate,
clearly listing all languages in which the film has been approved. The Multilingual Film Certification
initiative acknowledges the growing trend of pan-India cinema and aims to provide filmmakers with a
seamless mechanism to cater to diverse linguistic audiences across the country.
Key features of the Multilingual Film Certification include:
Single Application: Applicants can upload and submit all language versions simultaneously through
the E-Cinepramaan portal.
Unified Certificate: A single certificate will be issued granting multilingual status and specifying all
certified languages.
Streamlined Processing: The entire application will be processed by one Regional Office, ensuring
efficiency and uniformity.
The Central Board of Film Certification remains committed to enhancing transparency, efficiency, and
ease of access in the film certification process, in line with the evolving needs of the Indian film
industry.
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