Abir Gulaal Release Delayed: Fawad Khan's Bollywood Dreams
The future of "Abir Gulaal" remains uncertain, with the film's release dependent on the easing of tensions between India and Pakistan. Fawad Khan's fans are eagerly waiting for his return to Indian cinema, but the current situation has cast a shadow of doubt over his Bollywood debut.
The release of Fawad Khan's Bollywood debut film "Abir Gulaal" has been put on hold due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. The film, which also stars Vaani Kapoor, was initially set to mark Fawad Khan's return to Indian cinema after a long hiatus.
Pankaj Tripathi expressed his sadness and anger over the recent attack, stating that he is not the authority to decide on the matter of Pakistani actors working in Indian cinema. An unofficial ban on Pakistani actors has been in place since the Uri terror attack, despite past collaborations and a rejected petition. Fawad Khan has previously worked on several successful projects in India, including 'Khoobsurat', 'Kapoor & Sons', and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
Vaani Kapoor, Fawad Khan's co-star in "Abir Gulaal", has praised him as "sweet, collaborative, and wonderful to work with". However, the film's release has been delayed, and Vaani Kapoor has removed all posts related to the film from her Instagram account. The government's decision to ban the film's release has raised concerns about the future of Pakistani artists in Indian cinema.
The delay in "Abir Gulaal"'s release has once again highlighted the tensions between India and Pakistan, and the impact it has on the entertainment industry. As the situation continues to unfold, fans of Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor can only wait and see if the film will eventually be released in India.