Film Producers Urge PM Modi to Lift 'Dhurandhar' Ban in Middle East

• IMPPA appealed to PM Modi to intervene in the ban of 'Dhurandhar' in UAE and other West Asian countries, citing violation of freedom of expression.
• Despite CBFC certification, the blockbuster film was banned in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
• 'Dhurandhar', a thrilling spy film by Aditya Dhar, depicts geopolitical events like the Kandahar hijacking and Mumbai attacks.
• The film has achieved massive box office success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film to date with ₹1230 crore worldwide.
• Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and others, it's the only Hindi film to cross ₹800 crore net domestically.

Why It Matters: Film producers seek PM Modi's help to overturn the 'Dhurandhar' ban in the Middle East, citing free expression.