Hollywood Allowed, Bollywood Blocked? Border 2 Faces Gulf Ban Over War Narrative

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 hits theatres across India with a massive Republic Day weekend release, banking on patriotic sentiment and the legacy of the 1997 blockbuster. The film revisits the 1971 India-Pakistan war and the Bangladesh Liberation War, showcasing India’s military operations on land, air and sea. But while the film opens big at home, it has been denied release in several Gulf countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, reportedly due to concerns over its “anti-Pakistan” narrative.

The controversy reignites a larger question around selective censorship. Several Hindi films with national security or cross-border themes — from Fighter to Article 370 — have faced similar hurdles in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Hollywood films like Zero Dark Thirty and Argo, which also depict Pakistan in sensitive contexts, were released without bans. Is geopolitics shaping cultural access? Are creative freedoms judged by different standards for Bollywood and Hollywood? And who decides what narratives cross borders?
..............................................................................................
News9 is India's leading English News Channel. News9 LIVE YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more.

Stay tuned for all the breaking news in English !

Welcome to our live stream, where we bring you the latest news and breaking headlines from India and around the world. Stay informed with real-time updates on global events, politics, business, technology, and more. Whether it's major developments, breaking stories, or in-depth analysis, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we discuss the most important events shaping the world today, and stay connected with the latest happenings from every corner of the globe!
► News9 Plus App : https://news9plus.app.link/aPwz3P2psMb
► News9 OTT Coupons : https://bit.ly/4dwLDx4
► Watch us on YouTube :    / news9live  
► Like us on Facebook :   / news9live  
► Follow us on Instagram :   / news9live  
► Follow us on Twitter :   / news9tweets  

#englishnews #tv9digital #tv9d #news #livestream & #news9livestreaming