Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is returning to Bollywood with Aarti S. Bagdi's romantic comedy film, Abir Gulaal. Vaani Kapoor plays the female lead, and it is set to hit theaters on May 9. Nevertheless, the recent terror attack in Pahalgam has prompted social media to demand a boycott of Abir Gulaal. They asserted that the film ought not to be released in Indian theaters.

Social media calls for a ban on Abir Gulaal

During The terror attack in Pahalgam, located in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in 26 civilian fatalities, primarily tourists, according to reports. Terrorists targeted tourists with gunfire in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In light of this, social media has demanded a prohibition on the release of Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal.

One user on X stated, "Abir Gulaal will not be permitted to debut in any cinema across India. " Another user commented, "If the film is released, it ought to be boycotted. " A third user remarked, "Still supportive of Pakistani actors in Indian films? Are we going to continue permitting productions like Abir Gulaal to be filmed in India with Pakistani actors? "

Abir Gulaal faces protests in Maharashtra

Soon After the teaser for Abir Gulaal was revealed, Fawad Khan's film faced protests in Maharashtra. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar informed Dainik Bhaskar, "We just found out about this film’s release today when the creators announced it. However, we want to make it known that we will not permit this film to release in Maharashtra due to the presence of a Pakistani actor. Under no conditions will we allow such films to be released in the state. "

More about Abir Gulaal

Abir Gulaal follows the narrative of Abir (portrayed by Fawad Khan) and Gulaal (portrayed by Vaani Kapoor). They are a chef and a restaurant owner, respectively. They discover love unexpectedly while navigating a difficult life in London. The film depicts their path of growth and healing as they delve into their love for one another.

In a recent Instagram live session, Vaani Kapoor shared her experiences working with Fawad. Describing him as one of a kind, the actress added that Fawad has no ego and no trouble. Conversely, discussing Vaani, Fawad remarked, "It’s been an absolute pleasure. You (Vaani) are a very good person, a gem of a person. ”

Meanwhile, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, Abir Gulaal is scheduled to hit theaters on May 9, 2025.
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