Nepal bans Hindi films over 'Janaki is a daughter of India' controversy.
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Nepal has banned the screening of all Hindi films, including Adipurush, following a controversy over its dialogues, including the mention of Sita as "India's daughter". The screening of Adipurush has been halted nationwide after the movie, a retelling of epic Ramayana, was banned in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India.
- Nepal bans screening of Hindi movies until the dialogue ‘Janaki is a daughter of India’ is removed from Adipurush The Indian Express
- Gravitas: Kathmandu bans screening of 'Adipurush' | US Edition WION
- Explained: Why Nepal Capital Has Banned All Indian Films Amid 'Adipurush' Row The Quint
- No screening of Hindi movies in Nepal Times of India
- Gravitas: Controversies mount on 'Adipurush' WION
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