Producers Urge PM Modi to Lift "Unacceptable" Dhurandhar Ban in Middle East

• The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has appealed to PM Narendra Modi to intervene in the ban of the film Dhurandhar across several Middle Eastern countries.
• IMPPA labeled the ban in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia as "unilateral and uncalled for," citing suppression of creative freedom.
• Despite being a massive success in India and certified by the CBFC, the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller has not been released in these markets.
• Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has grossed ₹1230 crore worldwide, becoming the 4th highest-grossing Indian film and the only Hindi film to cross ₹800 crore net domestically.
• IMPPA emphasized India's strong diplomatic ties with these nations and urged the government to ensure artistic freedom is respected.

Why It Matters: IMPPA seeks PM Modi's help to lift the "unacceptable" ban on blockbuster Dhurandhar in the Middle East.