The long-standing strife between India and Pakistan feels like a wound that simply wouldn’t heal. India and Pakistan have a lot in common other than their mutual interest and love for cricket. India and Pakistan are almost the same but their other differences never let anything bring the two nations together. Apart from political initiatives, entertainment industry Bollywood is also affected by the differences. There are many Bollywood movies which have been banned by the Pakistan Film Industry upon certain issues. India-Pakistan tensions have led to strict censorship and even ban on screening certain movies across the border. The latest movie to be banned in Pakistan is ‘Raazi’. Here are other Bollywood movies which are banned in Pakistan.
1. Raazi
The latest thriller Raazi starring Alia Bhatt is banned in Pakistan because of its storyline of a Indian spy during India-Pakistan war 1947. As it depicts the insights of the war it is has been banned in Pakistan.
2. Ek Tha Tiger
Ek tha tiger starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif was banned due to the conflicts between Pakistan security agencies.
3. Chennai Express
Chennai Express was supposed to be released on Eid in Pakistan but due to other Pakistani movies release date, it got cancelled.
4. Agent Vinod
Agent Vinod was banned prior to its release date. According to the Pakistan Censorship it showed senior Pakistani officials supporting the Taliban in Pakistan.
5. Khiladi 786
Khiladi 786 was banned because of religious issues. According to Pakistan censorship board, 786 is Muslim’s lucky number so it may hurt people’s sentiment.
6. Dirty Picture
Dirty Picture was too bold for Pakistan Audience, It was banned because of its vulgarity.
7. Raanjhana
Raanjhana was banned as it showed a love story between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl.
These Bollywood movies banned in Pakistan shows the sensitive nature and relation between the two countries, we hope this does not continue for a long time.