Raees Banned In Pakistan

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Raees Banned In Pakistan

Bollywood movie Raees starring Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan has been banned in Pakistan. Read more.
Feb 7, 2017, 10:56 am ISTNewsJhakaasMovies Staff
 


Fans in Pakistan were eagerly waiting for the grand debut of their favorite star 'Mahira Khan' in Bollywood, but to their disappointment the movie 'Raees' will not be releasing in Pakistani cinemas.

The release of the Indian movie "Raees", which was scheduled to hit Pakistani cinemas on Sunday, was on Monday banned for its "inappropriate" portrayal of Muslims.


According to reports, the Central Censor Board decided not to release the film in Pakistan. Reportedly, the reason behind it was that "the content undermines Islam, and a specific religious sect, (It also) portrays Muslims as criminals, wanted persons and terrorists".

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