7 Movies That Are Banned In Gulf Countries

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Yami Gautam's most recent film, Article 370, has faced a ban on its release in Gulf countries. However, this occurrence is not unique, as several other Indian films have also experienced similar restrictions in the Gulf region.

Article 370

Earlier this year, Hrithik Roshan's Fighter, released in January, encountered a ban on its release in Gulf countries, excluding the UAE.

Fighter

Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files underwent a ban in multiple Gulf countries. Although the prohibition persisted in Kuwait, it was eventually lifted in the UAE after a few weeks.

The Kashmir Files

Salman Khan's Salman Khan's Tiger 3 faced a ban in Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait due to concerns about the film's perceived negative portrayal of Muslims

 Tiger 3

The Dirty Picture, starring Vidya Balan and based on the life of actress Silk Smitha, was banned in Kuwait citing reasons of 'explicit content' and 'daring scenes.'

The Dirty Picture

Thalapathy Vijay's Beast was banned in Gulf countries due to its depiction of Pakistan and the associated themes of terrorism.

Thalapathy

Akshay Kumar's Bell Bottom, which depicted the hijacking of Indian aircraft by Khalistani terrorists, faced a ban in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar after the makers were accused of distorting facts.

Bell Bottom