Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal songs removed from YouTube after Pahalgam attack
Fawad Khan was among the many public figures who condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack. '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,' the actor wrote on social media.The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 26 tourists and left many others injured. On April 24, a report by PTI stated that 'Abir Gulaal' will not be permitted to release in India in light of the tragic incident.The film also stars Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, and Parmeet Sethi in pivotal roles.
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