5 Indian films that faced ban like Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal

Arshi Khanam

Abir Gulaal ban

Fawad Khan's comeback film Abir Gulaal alongside Vaani Kapoor has been facing massive backlash amid the Pahalgam terror attack.

Fawad Khan's boycott

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is facing severe backlash and boycott calls ahead of his comeback film Abir Gulaal's release. It was earlier set to release on May 9. 

Emergency

B-town actress Kangana Ranaut's directorial debut film on the Emergency period in India faced trouble after Sikh groups called for its ban due to sensitive content. It was released after several delays.

Anthem for Kashmir

This movie is based on Khalistan Liberation Force member Toofan Singh and was banned by CBFC in 2016. However, it was released internationally a year later.

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love    

Mira Nair's erotic film was banned due to explicit sexual content. Later, an edited version with a 2 minute cut was released.

The Mastermind Jinda Sukha    

It faced backlash and was banned by the Minister of Home Affairs due to its plot based on the assassins of General Arun Shridhar Vaidya. 

Unfreedom

It faced trouble due to the homosexual relationships and religious fundamentalism in India and its potential to cause a clash between the Hindus and Muslims.