India C Cancels Release of Pakistani Film Abir Gulaal Following Pahalgam Terror Attack
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India has announced that it will not be releasing the Bollywood film Abir Gulaal, which stars Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. The decision was made after Indian authorities condemned the attack and reiterated their ban on Pakistani artistes working in Hindi films.
Background
The film’s release had been scheduled for May 9, but it will now not take place due to the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. Fawad Khan’s previous Bollywood debut, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, was also marred by controversy when Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena threatened to block its release.
Co-star Vaani Kapoor has expressed her grief over the attack, while Fawad Khan took to social media to condemn the incident and offer his condolences to the victims’ families. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) had already announced a ban on Pakistani artistes before the Pahalgam attack, citing concerns for national interest.
FWICE reiterates its commitment to solidarity with India in the wake of the terror attack and has issued a blanket boycott of all Pakistani artistes participating in Indian films or entertainment projects. This decision is part of the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
This news summary was generated based on an article originally reported by The Indian Express.
