{
  "id": 8160979,
  "title": "CBFC flags proposed screening of documentary on Umar Khalid at IIIT-Hyderabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cbfc-flags-proposed-screening-of-documentary-on-umar-khalid-at-iiit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:01:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cbfc-flags-proposed-screening-of-documentary-on-umar-khalid-at-iiithyderabad-101789699922458.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has raised concerns over a proposed screening of a documentary about jailed activist Umar Khalid at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H). The CBFC stated that showing an uncertified film publicly would violate the Cinematograph Act unless a specific exemption had been obtained. However, IIIT-H has denied any involvement in the proposed screening, asserting that neither the institute nor its recognized student bodies organized or hosted the event. The documentary, titled \"Prisoner No. 626710 is Present,\" directed by Lalit Vachani, was set to be screened at the institute's KRB Auditorium on Friday at 8 pm. Following the CBFC's warning, the students have decided to cancel the screening. The CBFC operates under the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry and may take necessary action against the institute.",
  "summary": "The documentary, “Prisoner No. 626710 is Present”, is directed by filmmaker Lalit Vachani.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}