Is Sanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal BANNED In UAE? Here's What We Know

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Dutt’s Aakhri Sawal is finally releasing in theatres on May 15. Just a few days before its release, the film got cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification. While the Indian censor board allowed the movie to release with a UA 16+ certificate, the UAE censor board suggested multiple cuts, to which the makers reportedly refused to adhere. After films like Dhurandhar and Border 2, Aakhri Sawal is the latest Hindi movie to be banned in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

Why is Aakhri Sawal banned in the UAE

According to a source, Aakhri Sawal has been banned in the UAE as the censor board recommended several cuts for the film’s release. The makers were confident about their decision to release the same version as in India. Taking a stand against the UAE censor board’s demand, they chose not to release there at all. When Zoom verified the details shared by the source, a new Hindi theatrical release for the week, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has been listed for screenings in most UAE cities and their leading multiplexes. The shows are limited as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war continues to affect the seven emirates. Other Indian films, such as Daadi Ki Shaadi and Karuppu, are getting a decent number of shows. Hollywood titles like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael are also available for the audience.

Hindi films banned in the UAE

Normally, Hindi films with political subjects that are centred around India and Pakistan’s conflict are not released in the UAE and other Gulf countries. The Dhurandhar franchise, a spy thriller, and Border 2, an Indo-Pak war movie, did not secure releases there. When they premiered on Netflix, the audience in the banned countries could watch them.

All you need to know about Aakhri Sawal

Apart from Sanjay, Aakhri Sawal also stars Namashi Chakraborty, Amit Sadh, Sameera Reddy, Nitu Chandra, Tridha Choudhury, Mrinal Kulkarni, Harsimran Oberoi and others in key roles. The film questions around freedom of speech, and debates rooted in India’s socio-political history. It also focuses on the controversial incidents associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).Aakhri Sawal is directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang. Presented by Nikhil Nanda, the film is produced by Nikhil Nanda and Sanjay Dutt, and co-produced by Puneet Nanda, Dr. Deepak Singh, Gaurav Dubey, and Ujjwal Anand. The story, screenplay, and dialogue are written by Utkarsh Naithani.