8 Hindi Films Banned In Gulf Countries
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.
Sky Force (2025)
Akshay Kumar`s patriotic aviation drama was banned in several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Border 2 (2026)
Sunny Deol`s patriotic war drama has been banned across all six Gulf nations due to its anti-Pakistan sentiment.
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