RIYADH: The Indian film Dhurandhar has been banned from theatrical release in six Gulf countries over the inclusion of content considered hostile towards Pakistan.
According to news agencies, authorities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman have imposed a ban on the screening of the film.
Gulf regulators reportedly objected to what they described as biased and anti-Pakistan material portrayed in the movie.
The report stated that an application was submitted for the film’s release across Gulf countries; however, it was rejected, resulting in a complete halt to its release in the region.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time Indian films have faced restrictions in the Middle East. Several productions in the past have also been subjected to bans due to political, cultural, or content-related concerns.