Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s recently released film Raees is doing exceptionally well in India and overseas too. The film had to face many hurdles before the release of the film after a ban was imposed on Pakistani stars from working in India. However, the film witnessed a smooth release in India but just when the makers were celebrating that Pakistan has lifted the ban on Bollywood films, things turned unfortunate.(PICS: Shah Rukh Khan and His Little Adorable Son AbRam at Golden Temple is Winning Our Hearts)
Pakistan CBFC banned Raees on Monday, giving the reason for its inappropriate portrayal of Muslims as criminals, wanted persons and terrorists in the film. Last week, Raees starring Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui was given a clean cheat for the release but after it was sent to the CBFC board, it got rejected. However, according to reports, the Central Cens(READ: Shah Rukh Khan’s Co-star Mahira Khan Expressed Her Anger On Being Sidelined For Raees Promotions!)
After hearing the shocking news, director Rahul Dholakia took to twitter and expressed his disappointment. He posted, “#raeesbanned in Pakistan ??? Outraged !! Dumbfounded!!”
On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil, which released along with SRK’s Raees on January 25, was released in Pakistan after months of imposed ban by exhibitors was lifted.(Also Read: After Rakesh Roshan, Son Hrithik Roshan Reacts To The Foul Play in Raees and Kaabil Screen Distribution)
