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2 SourcesUnited Arab Emirates
thebalanced.newsSanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal Releases in India but Faces Ban in UAE Over Censorship Dispute
Sanjay Dutt's film Aakhri Sawal, initially set for May 8, was released in India on May 15 after receiving a UA 16 certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. However, the movie was not released in the UAE due to disagreements over multiple cuts suggested by the UAE censor board. The makers chose not to alter the film for the UAE market, leading to its ban across several emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
50%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward report focusing on film certification and release issues without political framing. They include perspectives from Indian and UAE censor boards and the filmmakers, highlighting regulatory differences. The coverage is factual, emphasizing procedural and regional censorship variations without political commentary or partisan viewpoints.
Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral to slightly negative, reflecting the factual nature of the film's delayed release and ban in the UAE. There is no emotional language or sensationalism; instead, the coverage focuses on the certification process and the resulting distribution decisions, presenting the situation as a regulatory and commercial matter.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Sanjay Dutt Starrer Aakhri Sawal Release Put On Hold In UAE: Report | Center | Neutral |
| timesnow | Is Sanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal BANNED In UAE? Here's What We Know | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 14 May, 05:26 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow14 May, 05:26 pmIs Sanjay Dutt's Aakhri Sawal BANNED In UAE? Here's What We Know
- 2news1815 May, 05:16 amSanjay Dutt Starrer Aakhri Sawal Release Put On Hold In UAE: Report
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Location
- United Arab Emirates
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 15 May 2026
- Key entities
- Central Board of Film CertificationUnited Arab EmiratesHindiSanjay DuttZoom (Indian TV channel)Times NowIndiaPati Patni Aur Woh (TV series)Nikhil NandaCinema of IndiaHindi cinemaRakesh Bedi
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