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'Udta Teer' Denied Screening in Nepal; Release Uncertain
20 Oct
Summary
- Nepal's censor board denied public screening permission for 'Udta Teer'.
- The film's content reportedly touches on India-Pakistan tensions.
- Nepal's cinema law restricts films affecting national interests.
The Central Film Censor Board of Nepal has prohibited the public screening of the film 'Udta Teer', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. This decision jeopardizes the movie's planned theatrical debut in Nepal. The ban was officially communicated through a letter from Nepal's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to the film's distributor.
According to reports, 'Udta Teer' explores themes related to tensions between India and Pakistan. Nepal's cinema law, specifically Section 8(3) of the National Cinema (Production, Exhibition and Distribution) Act, 2026, allows for restrictions on films that could negatively impact national interests or specific communities.
The film, directed by Aakash Kaushik, was slated for release on October 23, 2026. While the ministry's letter did not detail the exact objectionable content, the subject matter is understood to be the primary reason for the prohibition. The ban creates uncertainty for the film's release in Nepal.
