Will Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Be Released In India? 5 Things We Know
A source close to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has revealed that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor starrer Abir Gulaal will not be released in India.
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