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India Censors Anti-China Films, Forces Retitle, Halts Projects

5/28/2026

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India's Ministry barred “China-bashing,” forcing Salman Khan’s film to be retitled *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace* and reshot.
The ministry demanded clearance for *The Lion of Galwan*, leading director Himalay Dassani to halt the project.
Filmmaker Onir said anti-Pakistan movies get approval while anti-China projects face resistance, showing selective creative freedom.
Aditi Sharma noted her thriller *Dhurandhar* underwent no changes, highlighting uneven censorship.

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India's Ministry barred “China-bashing,” forcing Salman Khan’s film to be retitled *Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace* and reshot.
The ministry demanded clearance for *The Lion of Galwan*, leading director Himalay Dassani to halt the project.
Filmmaker Onir said anti-Pakistan movies get approval while anti-China projects face resistance, showing selective creative freedom.
Aditi Sharma noted her thriller *Dhurandhar* underwent no changes, highlighting uneven censorship.