Screening of mythological film Adipurush has been put on hold in cinema halls across Kathmandu after City Mayor Balendra Shah asked the makers to rectify the mistake about the birthplace of Sita.
Adipurush, starring Prabhas as Raghav, Kriti Sanon as Janki, Sunny Singh as Shesh, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, is directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series.
Nepal's film certification board also said that the permission to screen the film in theatres will be granted only after changing the dialogue that describes "Sita as India's daughter".
According to mythological books, Sita is believed to have been born in Janakpur, which is located in Nepal.
In his Facebook post, Shah asked the makers to change the dialogue within three days.
Published 16 June 2023, 14:22 IST