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8 Hindi Films Banned In Gulf Countries

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Jan 22, 2026

Fighter (2024)

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone`s war drama was denied a release in the Middle East due to the pro-military narrative and cross-border conflict.

Article 370 (2024)

Yami Gautam`s political drama was flagged by the Gulf censorship board. Its real-world references and political messaging were considered too sensitive.

Tiger 3 (2023)

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif`s film was banned in Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. The portrayal of certain Muslim characters in the film did not sit well.

The Diplomat (2025)

John Abraham`s political drama was denied a release in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman for its geopolitical themes and depictions of intelligence operations.

The Kashmir Files (2022)

Initially banned in Kuwait and the UAE, Vivek Agnihotri`s political drama was denied a release for being based on true events and its anti-Muslim approach.

Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh`s spy thriller was banned throughout the Gulf region for its portrayal of intelligence operations in Pakistan.

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