Aandhi, directed by Gulzar, was banned by the CBFC during the Emergency period in India. The film was seen as a critique of the government's policies and was eventually released after the Emergency was lifted.

Bandit Queen, directed by Shekhar Kapur, was banned by the CBFC for its depiction of the life of Phoolan Devi, a bandit who became a symbol of resistance against oppression. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Bombay, directed by Mani Ratnam, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the 1993 Mumbai bombings. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Fiza, directed by Khalid Mohammed, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Udta Punjab, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of drug abuse in Punjab. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Padmaavat, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was banned by the CBFC for its alleged portrayal of the Rajput queen Padmavati. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

The Accidental Prime Minister, directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, directed by Sharan Sharma, was banned by the CBFC for its alleged portrayal of the Indian Army. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Bell Bottom, directed by Ranjit M Tewari, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the Indian Army. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the Hindu deity Lord Rama. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Fighter, directed by Siddharth Anand, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the Indian Army. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.

Jawan, directed by Atlee Kumar, was banned by the CBFC for its portrayal of the Indian Prime Minister. The film was eventually released after several cuts were made.