Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' won't be released in Pakistan

MUMBAI: Pakistan Censor Board asked for two cuts in Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ involving India's National Flag and National Anthem in the film, if he wants to release it in Pakistan. But the actor said scenes are 'crucial to the spirit of the film' and won't release the film without the National Anthem.

Pakistan's Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) chief Mobashir Hasan confirmed to Indian media: "Yes, the board unanimously decided to skip two scenes." However, Aamir Khan and the makers of Dangal have decided not to release the film in the country.

Aamir's spokesperson said that the actor believes that the two scenes are "crucial to the spirit of the film." Aamir Khan played wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in the biopic directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Of their decision to censor the scenes, Mr Hasan said: "The decision is the collective wisdom of the board," reported Indian media. He also said that now it is the local distributor's decision to release the film or not.

Aamir Khan's Dangal released in December, last year and it was an instant hit with critics and moviegoers. The film opened to fabulous reviews and has a lifetime collection of Rs 387.38 crore.