The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) has raised serious concerns over the ban on the Hindi film Dhurandhar in several Gulf countries. The association has written to Narendra Modi, requesting his intervention to help lift what it has called a “unilateral” and unfair ban.
Film banned despite CBFC clearance
In its letter, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association stated that Dhurandhar received certification from India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Despite this, authorities banned the film in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
IMPPA described the move as a suppression of creative freedom, especially when the film has already emerged as one of the most successful Hindi films in Indian cinema.
Record-breaking box office performance
Released on December 5, Dhurandhar has rewritten box office history. The film earned over ₹831 crore in India and crossed ₹1220 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.
The film’s story and cast
Director Aditya Dhar, known for Uri: The Surgical Strike, helmed this high-octane spy thriller. Ranveer Singh plays the lead role.
The story focuses on Indian intelligence operations and draws inspiration from major terror incidents such as the Kandahar plane hijacking, the 2001 Parliament attack, and the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. A large portion of the film is set in Lyari, Karachi.
The movie also features Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles.
IMPPA appeals to the Indian government
IMPPA has urged the Indian government to use its diplomatic relations with the Gulf nations to resolve the issue. The association also sent copies of the letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting quick action to lift the ban.
As the controversy grows, the industry and fans alike await a positive resolution.
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