Nepal Bans Indian Films Over Controversial Dialogue in Adipurush

The mayor of Kathmandu has banned all Indian films in the city until the dialogue "Janaki is daughter of India" is removed from the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush, which is a retelling of Ramayana. The ban was announced after the morning shows of the film were canceled over security reasons. The dialogue was eventually removed and passed by the Nepal Censor Board, but the mayor still believes that showing the film as it is will damage Nepal's nationality, cultural unity, and national identity. The film has collected Rs. 240 crores at the box office globally.