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India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Will Fawad Khan's Abir Gulal Release On May 9? Complete Timeline From Teaser Launch To Controversy
photoDetails english After the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, the Fawad Khan-starrer Abir Gulal has found itself in hot water. According to a report by Indian Express, the movie featuring the Pakistani actor will not be released. Here's a complete timeline of the controversy. Updated:Apr 27, 2025, 02:57 PM IST Teaser Sparked Excitement 1 / 7 The teaser of the rom-com, which shows the Pakistani actor alongside Vaani Kapoor, created massive buzz as it marked the Bollywood comeback of the actor. In the teaser, Fawad is seen singing "Kuch Naa Kaho" from the movie 1942: A Love Story while sitting in a car on a rainy evening in London. Faces Opposition 2 / 7 Even before the heinous attack, the teaser of the movie, released on April 1, faced opposition from political parties such as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena due to the casting of the Pakistani actor. Pahalgam Attack 3 / 7 After terrorists backed by Lashkar-e-Taiba killed at least 26 civilians and injured many on April 22, objections against the release of the movie, scheduled for May 9, intensified. Songs Removed 4 / 7 Two songs from the movie—romantic song Khudaya Ishq and energetic number Angreji Rangrasiya—were removed from YouTube India. Both songs, which were earlier uploaded on Saregama's YouTube channel, were taken down. Another song, Tain Tain, which was supposed to release on Wednesday, was not released. Fawad Condemns 5 / 7 The actor, who was earlier criticized for his silence on the Pulwama attack during the release of his film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016, condemned the attack in his Instagram story. "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. #BoycottAbirGulaal Trending 6 / 7 The outrage and backlash against the release of the movie following the attack led to #BoycottAbirGulaal trending on social media platforms. Release Banned 7 / 7 The movie featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor has faced strong opposition from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which announced a complete ban on Pakistani artists working in India. An Indian Express report stated that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has banned the release of Abir Gulal.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Release of Fawad Khan's film 'Abir Gulaal' uncertain
Fawad Khan NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated release of 'Abir Gulaal', marking the return of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to Indian cinema , has been thrown into jeopardy following the terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people has reignited public anger and sparked renewed demands for a boycott of Pakistani talent in Indian films. Information and broadcasting ministry sources have indicated that govt may not permit the film's release, reflecting a hardened stance amid escalating tensions. The backlash has also spilled over into the entertainment industry, with several theatre owners and film distributors expressing reluctance to screen the film, fearing public unrest and possible protests. This is not the first time Khan has faced controversy over cross-border tensions. In 2016, after the Uri attack, Karan Johar 's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' - which also featured Khan - faced intense backlash, prompting the director to issue a public apology and commit to refraining from casting Pakistani actors. 'Abir Gulaal' was scheduled for release on May 9. However, its theatrical debut in India now appears increasingly uncertain. On social media, calls for a ban on the film gained traction, with hashtags such as #BoycottAbirGulaal trending. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Indian Film and Television Directors' Association president Ashoke Pandit condemned the timing of the film's release. "This was an act of war. National interest must come before artistic collaboration," he said, downplaying arguments around creative freedom. BN Tiwari, president of Federation of Western India Cine Employees, said the film would not be allowed to screen in India. "If makers proceed, we will take action," he said.
