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'Padman,' a film starring Akshay Kumar that garnered praise in India for addressing the menstrual taboo, faced a different reception in Pakistan. Despite its focus on economically-accessible sanitary napkins for women, the film was banned by Pakistan's Federal Censor Board. The reasons behind this decision were puzzling; they claimed that the R Balki-directed movie went against their cultural norms and traditions.
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The film faced significant controversies, even prompting a ban in Pakistan due to its offensive language. The opening scene, which depicted Punjabi youngsters obtaining drugs from their Pakistani neighbors, contributed to the ban.
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'Padmaavat' faced a storm of controversy even before its release. While its launch encountered challenges in India, the film was outright banned in Malaysia due to concerns about 'sensitivities of Islam.' Additionally, the movie's title was altered following death threats to the lead actors, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.
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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files,' a film depicting the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, earned praise from viewers. Surprisingly, Singapore's censoring authority banned the film for its "provocative and one-sided portrayal of Muslims," resulting in its classification denial.
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The film faced a ban in Pakistan reportedly because the Pakistani terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed felt it depicted him unfavorably in relation to the Mumbai terror attack.
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'The Dirty Picture' won accolades for the very talented actress Vidya Balan, but got banned in many other countries. It was based on the real life of actress Silk Smitha who ended her life while battling depression. The film was banned in Kuwait because they found Vidya Balan’s character too bold for their audience.
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'Raanjhanaa', a love story between Banaras teenagers, fell victim to another ban from Pakistan. Despite the film's popularity in India and the absence of religious concerns, Pakistan objected to Sonam Kapoor's character's relationships with two Hindu men. This objection led to the film being banned across Pakistan.
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'Agent Vinod,' featuring Saif Ali Khan, encountered trouble in Pakistan. The Pakistani censor board banned the film due to its portrayal of the country in a negative light.
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The ban on this popular Akshay Kumar blockbuster in Pakistan is pretty clear. If you haven't seen the movie (you're missing out), it's about RAW's secret mission in Dubai to capture a well-known Pakistani terrorist. The Pakistan censor board banned the film, claiming it portrayed Pakistan unfavorably.
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'Delhi Belly' faced issues not only in India but also in Nepal, where it was banned due to explicit content. Excessive swearing and a few obscene scenes were the reasons cited for the ban, making it unsuitable for both the Indian and Nepalese juvenile audience.
Diving into Bollywood's intriguing world, we present 10 films that became blockbusters in India but were banned internationally.
These movies caught attention for their unique stories, and some faced bans due to cultural differences or bold themes. Explore the curious journey of these films, celebrated at India while sparking debates abroad.