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Business Recorder
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
India set to block Fawad Khan's latest Bollywood film following Pahalgam attack
Fawad Khan's much-anticipated Bollywood comeback 'Abir Gulal' is reportedly set to be blocked by the Indian government, reported Hindustan Times on Thursday, citing sources from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. This move is part of several measures India has taken against Pakistan in response to the attack in Anantnag district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), that resulted in the deaths of 26 people. The Indian government has blamed Pakistan for the attack, alleging Islamabad's support for 'cross-border terrorism'. However, Pakistan has denied any involvement, and expressed concern over the loss of tourists' lives on Wednesday. As a result, some Indian film bodies have been lobbying against opposing the release Khan's upcoming film with Vaani Kapoor. Khan condemned the 'heinous' attack, in a statement posted on Instagram stories, saying that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims of the incident. Fawad Khan's new Bollywood film releases teaser This is Khan's first Bollywood film in 9 years. He is popular in India and has previously played the lead in Bollywood productions such as 'Khoobsurat' (2014) and 'Kapoor & Sons' (2016).
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Fawad Khan-starrer ‘Abir Gulaal' will not be allowed to release in India: I&B Ministry sources
Mumbai: Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's film 'Abir Gulaal', which also stars Indian actress Vaani Kapoor will not be allowed to release in India, according to sources from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India. I&B Ministry sources say the movie 'Abir Gulaal' starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan will not be allowed to be released in India. This comes after the terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 tourists. The attack is tagged as one of the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike. It occurred at Baisaran, a scenic meadow in Anantnag district accessible only by foot or pony. 'Abir Gulaal', a romantic comedy, was supposed to hit the screens on May 9. On April 1, the film's trailer was released showcasing love and a lot of flirting. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi and produced by Vivek B Agrawal, Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy, it is slated for May 9 release. The shooting for the upcoming entertainer commenced on September 29 last year in the picturesque backdrop of London and was announced by production house Indian Stories. The film has been shot in the UK over October and November. It was in 2014, when Fawad, one of Pakistan's biggest stars, made his debut in Indian cinema with the Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Khoobsurat', a romantic comedy drama by Shashanka Ghosh. The film was loosely based on the 1980 film of the same name. It also featured names such as Kirron Kher, Ratna Pathak Shah and Aamir Raza Hussain. He was then seen sharing screen space with actors Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra in the 2016 family drama 'Kapoor & Sons' by Shakun Batra. His last big film with Bollywood was Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
You won't believe what Pakistani actor Fawad Khan said on Pahalgam terror attack, amidst calls for boycott of his film Abir Gulaal
The people of India can never forget the terrorist attack that happened in Pahalgam. After this attack, everyone from politicians to actors is condemning the attack. Pakistani actor Fawad Khan was about to return to Bollywood after a long time, but after this attack, he is facing a lot of opposition. He is returning to Bollywood with 'Abir Gulaal', but after this attack, there is a demand to boycott him. Amidst all these controversies, actor Fawad Khan has reacted to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Fawad Khan breaks silence on Pahalgam attack Fawad Khan has posted a story on social media expressing his condolences to the deceased. He wrote in the post, 'Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our condolences and prayers are with the victims of this horrific incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time.' Fawad Khan's statement came amidst the ongoing controversies between Pakistan and India. This statement has come amidst the ongoing political controversies between Pakistan and India. His film 'Abir Gulaal' was already being targeted. People are already talking about boycotting the film. However, his co-star and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor has also reacted to the Pahalgam attack. She has posted on social media condemning the attack. After targeting Fawad Khan, people are now trolling Vaani Kapoor as well. Take a look below: Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor also expressed her grief on social media and wrote, 'I am at a loss for words seeing the attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. I am heartbroken. My prayers are with the families.' 'Abir Gulaal' has already faced several hurdles before its release. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had earlier opposed the film and warned that any project involving a Pakistani actor would not be allowed to release in the state. Fawad Khan, who gained immense popularity in India through films like 'Kapoor & Sons' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', has not appeared in any Bollywood film for years due to the political atmosphere.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vaani Kapoor feels 'lucky' to share screen with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in 'Abir Gulaal' amid backlash: WATCH
As the release of ' Abir Gulaal ' draws closer, and have opened up about their experience working together on the film. Despite the ongoing backlash against the film, the two stars seem to have formed a solid bond, both on and off-screen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vaani Kapoor: 'I got lucky' to work with Fawad Khan The 'Befikre' actress shared her excitement about working with Fawad Khan. During an Instagram Live session on April 21, 2025, the actress said she felt extremely fortunate to have been part of the film and to have worked alongside the Pakistani actor . 'I got lucky. What do I just say? I got lucky with the film, with a great co-actor,' Vaani said, clearly thrilled by the experience. She added that their chemistry on screen felt natural, as their energies and frequencies matched perfectly. 'I felt it didn't feel forced at all, like I really enjoyed it,' she explained. The 'Shuddh Desi Romance' actress also had some playful words about Fawad's patience. 'He has some patience to take my bullsh*t because I yap a lot, chapad chapad, so he is good with listening. He is a good listener,' she joked. Fawad, who was listening attentively during the chat, couldn't help but agree with a laugh. The ' War ' actress also said, 'He's easy no ego-no hassle, he's just so gifted that you gonna level up, one thing I haven't said, we were doing interviews all day long, I love the way very organically you say your lines, it looks very natural, doesn't look performative, doesn't look rehearesed, scripted dialogue nahi lagta hai.' Fawad Khan: 'An absolute pleasure' to work with Vaani In return, the 'Kapoor & Sons' actor also shared his thoughts on working with Vaani. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He spoke warmly about his co-star, calling the experience an 'absolute pleasure.' When asked to describe Vaani in one word, Fawad said, 'You are a very good person, a gem of a person.' In a light-hearted moment, Vaani playfully teased Fawad, asking him to describe what it was like working with him. Fawad responded with a laugh, saying, 'Abhi toh main jhuth hi bolunga (Now, I will tell a lie),' before adding, 'It's been an absolute pleasure.' Backlash surrounding 'Abir Gulaal' While the chemistry between Vaani Kapoor and Fawad Khan has been a major talking point, 'Abir Gulaal' has also faced its fair share of criticism. The film has been targeted by certain political groups who have called for a ban due to Fawad's Pakistani roots. Despite this, the filmmakers are pushing ahead with the release. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, 'Abir Gulaal' is still set for release on May 9, 2025. Sunny Deol weighs in on Fawad Khan's return to Indian cinema with Abir Gulaal: 'We work for everyone
