Here’s why Akshay Kumar starrer Samrat Prithviraj is banned in Kuwait and other countries

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar starrer Samrat Prithviraj has been making headlines for multiple reasons. One of the reasons the film is in the news is because it has been been banned in Kuwait and Oman. The movie has also been put on hold in Qatar.

IANS quoted a source working in overseas territories as saying, “The issue is unnecessarily getting coloured with a religious lens in these countries. People should view a film that’s based on history and is authentic from a neutral perspective. The fact is that India was looted by invaders who happened to be Muslims. The fact is that Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan fought one such invader and tried to protect India tilld his last breath. One should view history for what it is.”

 

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The source further added, “After a ban in Kuwait and Oman, now another Islamic country, Qatar, has put the film’s release on hold. Indians living in these countries won’t be able to see the film and that’s really unfortunate. A film like this comes once in a lifetime for everyone to see and enjoy and celebrate one’s history. People are trying to deny Indians of this moment. Better sense should prevail.”

On the other hand, Samrat Prithviraj has been declared tax free in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Apart from Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar, Samrat Prithviraj also stars Sanjay Dutt and Sonu Sood. Akshay is essaying the role of Prithviraj and Manushi will be seen as his love interest, Samyukta.

On Thursday, Akshay shared a note on his Instagram and requested his fans and followers who watch the film ‘to not give out spoilers that reveal several aspects’ of the film.

 

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Mamta Naik

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