Will Raees 2 come?
In a Twitter conversation with director Rahul Dholakia, Sidhwani seems to be confirming that the movie will indeed get a sequel. Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees was the first major hit of 2017.
Is Raees movie banned?
Pakistan’s ban on Bollywood thriller Raees sparked a social media backlash Wednesday, after the film featuring Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan was denounced for portraying Muslims as “terrorists”. The government decision to bar the 2017 action film came after Pakistani cinemas lifted their own ban on Indian films.
Is Raees movie real?
The 2017 Bollywood film Raees is said to be based on Latif’s life. In April 2016, Latif’s son filed a lawsuit for defamation against the makers of the film, saying the film misrepresented his father.
Who was Sadiq in Raees?
Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub Khan is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He is frequently cast in supporting roles, and has appeared in more than 25 films in a career which has spanned eight years.
Why Raees not released in Pakistan?
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has not issued an official statement on why it banned the film. However a CBFC official told BBC Urdu one reason was that the crime thriller “depicts Muslims as criminals and terrorists”. Some of the scenes were also “offensive to a particular sect”, the official added.
Why Pakistani actors banned in india?
The All Indian Cine Workers Association announced a total ban on Pakistani artistes after the Pulwama terror attack in 2019. Mahira made her Bollywood debut with Raees in 2017 but could not travel to India to promote her film. It remains her only Indian release to date.
Is Raees based on Abdul Latif?
However, it can be noted that during the recent trailer launch of Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees, the makers denied that the film was based upon the life of this real life gangster Abdul Latif. The movie is set to hit the silver screen on January 25 next year.
Is Raees released in Pakistan?
“‘Raees’ will not release in Pakistan according to a decision taken by the censor board today,” the source told PTI. “It shows Muslims in very negative light and could lead to reactions from different sects and it is unsuitable for public screening.”
Is Raees a Pakistani movie?
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, who made her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Raees last year, recalls the time when she wasn’t allowed to promote the film in India as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gave an ultimatum to Pakistani artistes to leave the country.