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CBFC data scare: confidential documents from over 500 films allegedly exposed via e-Cinepramaan portal
Scripts of unreleased films, certification cut lists and private distribution contracts linked to more than 500 titles were reportedly accessible for days through the CBFC's e-Cinepramaan portal. The film files themselves were not leaked.
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India's film certification body is facing a reported data security scare. Confidential documents connected to more than 500 films were allegedly exposed through the Central Board of Film Certification's online portal, e-Cinepramaan, according to Bollywood Hungama.
What was reportedly exposed
- Scripts of unreleased films
- Cuts and modifications recommended during certification
- Scenes marked for deletion or change
- Private distribution agreements and licensing fee details, including revenue-sharing and IP terms
What was not exposed
The actual film files were reportedly not leaked. The documents are said to have remained accessible through digital archiving platforms for several days before the issue came to light.
What we don't know yet
- Which films are affected. No titles have been named.
- How the exposure was discovered.
- What the CBFC is doing about it. No official response had been reported at the time of writing.
Why it matters
e-Cinepramaan is where every producer submits a film for certification. Leaked scripts can spoil stories before release, and exposed contracts reveal commercial terms that studios and distributors guard closely. If confirmed, the incident is likely to push for stronger security on government film portals.
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