Vaani Kapoor Celebrates Raid 2 Success Amid Abir Gulaal Controversy: 'Means A Lot'
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Vaani Kapoor is busy with projects, including the controversial film Abir Gulaal with Fawad Khan. She celebrated Raid 2's success with Ajay Devgn, which earned Rs 70.75 crore.
Vaani Kapoor has her hands full with back-to-back projects. The actor, who is currently undergoing scrutiny for her film Abir Gulaal with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, is choosing to stay positive amid the controversy. She celebrated the success of Raid 2 instead, which has earned Rs 70.75 crore at the box office so far. Vaani extended her heartfelt gratitude to fans, critics and the media for appreciating her performance in her film with Ajay Devgn.
Ajay and Vaani's Raid 2 is all set to enter the Rs 100 crore territory at the box office. Commending the film's success, Vaani said, 'It is always a surreal feeling to be successful at the box office. It's always a wonderful feeling to be part of a film that connects with audiences. The encouraging box office response to Raid 2 is truly heartening, and I feel incredibly grateful to be a part of this journey."
She expressed gratitude for the praise coming her way. 'The film has a powerful story. Under the visionary direction of Raj Kumar Gupta sir, working on this project has been a deeply enriching experience for me. I'm truly thankful to the media, critics, and audience for the appreciation I've received for my role," she further added.
Vaani also spoke about working with Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta. She shared, 'Collaborating with Ajay sir and Raj Kumar Gupta sir has helped me grow as an artist. The success of Raid 2 means a lot to me. Every project that resonates with the audience motivates me to work harder and continue evolving."
Meanwhile, Vaani Kapoor was to play the female lead opposite Fawad Khan in his comeback Indian film, Abir Gulaal. All the posts and videos relating to the film vanished from her profile after Fawad's Instagram account, along with few other Pakistani artists, were blocked in India after the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam. Indian authorities have also imposed a ban on the film's release within the country. Though Vaani expressed her furore over the attack on Instagram, she has yet to issue a statement about the future of her film.
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