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New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Fawad Khan's 'Abir Gulaal' songs removed after Pahalgam terror attack
The upcoming film Abir Gulaal , starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, has encountered major setbacks following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, has sparked outrage across the country, leading to widespread calls for a boycott of the film. In the wake of this growing controversy, promotional content for Abir Gulaal has started to vanish from public view. Two songs from the film, Khudaya Ishq and Angreji Rangrasiya , which were previously released, have been removed from YouTube India. Both songs were originally available on the official YouTube channels of the production company, A Richer Lens Entertainment, as well as Saregama, which holds the music rights. However, they are no longer accessible on these platforms. Reported India Today. Another track, Tain Tain , was set to be released on Wednesday, but it too has been delayed, with no official explanation from the film's team. The controversy surrounding the film deepened after the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, opposed its release. The party cited the tense relations between India and Pakistan, arguing that featuring a Pakistani actor in a Bollywood film was inappropriate at such a sensitive time. This sentiment has been echoed by many social media users, who have voiced strong objections to the collaboration between Indian and Pakistani artists in the aftermath of the terror attack. As a result, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has now confirmed that Abir Gulaal will not be released in India. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) also reiterated its stand against working with Pakistani artists, reinforcing the call for a ban on such collaborations. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, Abir Gulaal was initially scheduled for release on May 9. The film also stars Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, Parmeet Sethi, and Rahul Vohra in key roles.
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Looks that violate sovereignty
Following the Pahalgam attack and resulting political tensions, India has banned the release of the Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor starrer, Abir Gulaal. "The movie Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, will not be allowed to release in India," said sources close to Hindustan Times. The Aarti S Bagdi film was scheduled for a theatrical release on May 9, with promotions already in full swing. However, calls for a boycott emerged following the attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 casualties on Tuesday. Abir Gulaal's songs Khudaya Ishq and Angreji Rangrasiya were also taken off YouTube. They no longer appear on the official channels of A Richer Lens Entertainment, the film's production house, and record label Saregama. Earlier, makers announced the release of a third song, Tain Tain, though it was not released on the expected date. On Wednesday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) reiterated their directive to ban Pakistani artists. They announced that they would no longer cooperate with Pakistani professionals aiming to work in the Indian film and entertainment industry. "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," the statement read. The move is reminiscent of a directive issued by the industry workers' union in February 2019. Following the Pulwama attack, the union warned of disciplinary action against any parties collaborating with Pakistani artists. Fawad, who was all set to mark his Bollywood comeback with Abir Gulaal, last appeared in an Indian film in 2016. The romantic feature, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, also faced difficulties after the terror attack in Uri. The Pakistani star also took to Instagram Stories to condemn the recent 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," he wrote. India's rabid response Social media users in India seem to be on board with their state's decision to block the release of Abir Gulaal in cinemas. Many netizens on Instagram supported the decision with a thumbs-up emoji, while others offered words of approval. An X user wrote, "Not just now, these things should never, ever be allowed! Make it a rule. Set a precedent!" Another said, "The Indian producers and actors of this film should be labelled as traitors. It's time Bollywood learned from IPL, who have not taken a single player from the enemy country." Many Indian social media users have been calling for a boycott of the film, even before the recent decision. Sharing a poster from the film, a user wrote, "Why are Pakistani artists still being welcomed in Indian cinema while our soldiers are being martyred at the borders and innocent lives are being lost? Dear makers, India isn't a platform for selective amnesia! Don't you get it?" Some even referred to an interview of Vaani, where she mentioned feeling "lucky" to be able to share the screen with Fawad. "India spits on Vaani Kapoor. Shameless," a user wrote. "Do one thing. Go with your Pakistani hero to his country and watch the movie there. We won't even let this one play on OTT platforms, let alone in theatres," a netizen said, replying to a post on X, where she promoted the film's song Angreji Rangrasiya. Maharashtra opposition Earlier this month, Abir Gulaal encountered significant opposition in Maharashtra. As per Pinkvilla, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, firmly objected to the film's release in the state due to Fawad's Pakistani nationality. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar stated, "We only learned about this film's release today when the makers announced it. But we are making it clear that we will not allow this film to release in Maharashtra because it features a Pakistani actor. Under no circumstances will we permit such films to be released in the state." Echoing similar sentiments, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam emphasised the prevailing anti-Pakistan sentiment in India. He remarked, "There is widespread hatred for Pakistan in India. When a film from Pakistan is released, Indian audiences do not prefer watching it. Even if a few people watch it out of curiosity, Pakistani artists have never been able to gain widespread success in India."
Gulf News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Songs from Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's Abir Gulaal quietly pulled from YouTube India: Reports
Dubai: Two songs from the upcoming film Abir Gulaal, starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, have been quietly removed from YouTube India, according to reports. Khudaya Ishq and Angreji Rangrasiya were earlier available on the production house's official channel and on Saregama's YouTube page, which holds the music rights. Both videos are now no longer accessible on the platform in India. No official statement has been issued regarding their removal. The update comes in the backdrop of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor film Abir Gulaal pulled after Pahalgam backlash
Listen to article Songs from the upcoming film 'Abir Gulaal', starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, have been taken down from YouTube India following social media backlash in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. The tracks Khudaya Ishq and Angreji Rangrasiya, originally released on the official channels of A Richer Lens Entertainment and Saregama—who holds the music rights—are no longer visible on either platform. Their removal appears to be in response to growing online calls to boycott the film, which features a cross-border collaboration between Indian and Pakistani artists. While the production team had previously announced a third song, Tain Tain, was due for release on Wednesday, it has yet to appear online. Neither the film's producers nor its cast members have issued a public statement regarding the removal of the songs or the delay in releasing the new track.
Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Abir Gulaal's songs deleted from YouTube as Fawad Khan's film faces boycott calls
ET Online The Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people, has sparked widespread anger and grief. People across India are saddened by the loss of innocent lives. In the middle of this, a controversy has been raging over the release of Abir Gulaal. The film stars Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. Amid the heated debate around its release, the songs of Abir Gulaal have been removed from YouTube India. The involvement of Fawad Khan has led to a lot of backlash against Abir Gulaal. Many social media users have criticised the makers' decision to cast a Pakistani actor in the light of tensions between India and Pakistan and the Pahalgam attack. Many have called for Abir Gulaal's boycott. The attack has led to renewed demands of a ban on working with Pakistani songs of the film- Angreji Rangrasiya and Khudaya Ishq - have been taken down from YouTube India. The songs were earlier present on the channels of Saragama and A Richer Lens Entertainment, before they were seemingly deleted. Notably, Saregama holds the official rights to Abir Gulaal's music. Coming to the songs themselves, Khudaya Ishq is a peppy romantic track crooned by Airijit Singh and Shilpa Rao. The other track, Angreji Rangrasiya, is an upbeat melody sung by Amit Trivedi. Another song, Tain Tain, was set to be released on Wednesday, but has now been postponed. There is no update on whether the song will be released or not. The makers and cast of Abir Gulaal have not given any statement on the film's content disappearing from YouTube India. As per reports, sources in the Information and Broadcasting ministry said that the government has decided to deny Abir Gulaal permission to release in India. The movie was earlier set to hit theatres on May film federation bodies have also objected to the release of Fawad Khan's romantic comedy in India. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has stated that it would not let Abir Gulaal release. The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association has said it will call for a boycott of anyone who collaborates with Pakistani Gulaal marked Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback after a gap of nine years. He was last seen in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The Karan Johar directorial was also the subject of controversy following the 2016 Uri attack and led to calls for a ban on working with Pakistani artistes. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, Abir Gulaal also stars Vaani Kapoor, Farida Jalal, Ridhi Dogra, and Parmeet Sethi. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
