Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming Hindi film Udta Teer will not be screened publicly in Nepal for now. The country's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology refused to grant it permission for exhibition after a review by the Central Film Censor Board.
Why Nepal Banned Udta Teer?
Nepal's Central Film Censor Board reviewed the spy comedy action movie and found that it broke a provision of the country's cinema law. The authorities have not said what exactly led to the decision.
Udta Teer deals with tensions between India and Pakistan. According to India Today, this subject is believed to be behind the board's move. The ministry's letter does not mention the scenes or content that led to the restriction.
The publication reported that the letter came from the ministry's Audio-Visual and Broadcasting Division. The Central Film Censor Board examined the film on Ashwin 19, 2083, as per the Nepali calendar.
Based on the board's findings, the ministry decided not to allow the film to be shown publicly in the country.
Nepal's cinema law lets authorities restrict films if their content is seen as harming national interests or the interests of communities. Udta Teer has not been permitted public screening under that law.
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About Udta Teer
Udta Teer is a spy comedy. Ayushmann plays Bilal Ahmad, a Pakistani spy who enters India. After an accident, he loses his memory and wrongly believes he is an Indian spy.
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The actor described the film's mix of genres and spoke about why he took the role.
He said, "It was part of the script. As an actor, you are ready to do anything. This is a spy comedy, a patriotic comedy, and a genre bender. I do what the script demands; I'm a director's baby. It is a fantastic script."
Akash A Kaushik makes his directorial debut with Udta Teer, which releases in Indian cinemas on October 23.
FAQ
1. Why did Nepal refuse to screen Udta Teer?
Nepal's Central Film Censor Board found that the film broke a provision of the country's cinema law. The ministry then refused permission. Its letter does not say which scenes caused the problem.
2. What is Udta Teer about?
It is a spy comedy about Bilal Ahmad, a Pakistani spy played by Ayushmann Khurrana. He loses his memory after an accident and believes he is an Indian spy. The story deals with India-Pakistan tensions.
3. When does Udta Teer release in India?
The film releases in Indian cinemas on Friday, October 23. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan.