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Controversial Spy Film Banned Across Gulf Nations

12/12/2025

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Dhurandhar is banned in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for perceived anti-Pakistan sentiment.
The film features Ranveer Singh, the actor, as an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistan after the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.
Director Ajay Sanyal, portrayed by R. Madhavan, oversees the mission.
The spy adopts the alias Hamza Ali Mazari to approach Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna.

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Story summary

Dhurandhar is banned in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for perceived anti-Pakistan sentiment.
The film features Ranveer Singh, the actor, as an Indian spy infiltrating Pakistan after the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.
Director Ajay Sanyal, portrayed by R. Madhavan, oversees the mission.
The spy adopts the alias Hamza Ali Mazari to approach Rehman Dakait, played by Akshaye Khanna.