As per sources, the film Abir Gulaal not to be released in India

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s comeback Bollywood project, co-starring Vaani Kapoor, will not be released in India following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Fans were excited to see Pakistani actor Fawad Khan make his comeback to Bollywood after his last outing in Hindi cinema, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, in 2016. He was all set to make his comeback with “Abir Gulaal,” starring him and Vaani Kapoor. However, as per sources, the film will not be released in India.

Abir Gulaal not to release in India.

Government sources revealed on Thursday that Abir Gulaal, starring Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, will not be released in India in the wake of the recent heinous Pahalgam terror attack. The film, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, was supposed to be released in Indian cinemas on May 9. The sources said, “The movie Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, will not be allowed to release in India.”

Film cancelled in India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The decision to not release the movie in theatres comes amid calls for a ban on the film after 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in the heinous terror attack that happened in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, April 22. It is being described as the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

Banning Pakistani artists.

On Wednesday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) reiterated its directive to ban Pakistani artists. They have decided to completely non-cooperate with all Pakistani artists, including singers and technicians in the Indian film and entertainment industry. In a statement, the FWICE stated, “Despite the ongoing directive, we’ve been made aware of the recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan for the Hindi film Abir Gulaal. In light of the recent attack in Pahalgam, FWICE is once again compelled to issue a blanket boycott on all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians participating in any Indian film or entertainment projects. This includes performances or collaborations occurring anywhere in the world.”

Meanwhile, Fawad Khan condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on an Instagram story and wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time.”