Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan Refused Pakistan Release of 'Dangal' Over Patriotic Scenes
Aamir Khan's movie 'Dangal' didn't come out in Pakistan.
The reason is because the people who decide what movies can be shown there (the Censor Board) wanted to cut out the Indian flag and the Indian national anthem from the movie.
Aamir Khan said no to this request.
The movie is about a wrestler and her family and was a big hit.
Aamir Khan refused to release 'Dangal' in Pakistan.
Pakistan's Censor Board requested the removal of the Indian flag and anthem scenes.
The request was made before the film's release in Pakistan.
Khan prioritized his country's national symbols.
'Dangal' was a major commercial and critical success.
- Who
- Aamir Khan and the Pakistan Censor Board.
- What
- 'Dangal' was not released in Pakistan due to censorship demands.
- When
- The decision was made before the film's release.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Because the Censor Board asked for cuts of the Indian flag and anthem scenes.
- Film Title
- Dangal
- Actor/Director
- Aamir Khan
- Censor Board
- Pakistan
- Reason for non-release
- Request to cut national symbols
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