Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming starrer ‘Fighter’ is rumored to have been banned in Gulf countries.
As per Girish Johar, film business expert and producer, “In a setback, #Fighter officially banned across Middle East regions for theatrical release. Only UAE will release the film with PG15 classification !”
As per this, the movie will not be released in Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar except for UAE. However, the reason for the ban has not been disclosed yet.
In a setback, #Fighter officially banned across Middle East regions for theatrical release. Only UAE will release the film with PG15 classification !@iHrithik @AnilKapoor @deepikapadukone @justSidAnand #BOTracking pic.twitter.com/vPjIV2Acz1
— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) January 23, 2024
While ‘Fighter’ has failed to receive a green light from the censor board in Gulf countries, the aerial action thriller movie will still be released in India and parts of the world tomorrow in theatres.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie beside the two also stars Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi.
The fighter revolves around the Balakot airstrike that was done by the Indian Armed Forces in the vicinity of the town of Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.
Hrithik Roshan plays the role of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty. Deepika Padukone will be seen in the role of Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni. Anil Kapoor plays the role of Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, aka Rocky.