The shocking terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam left everyone numb. The terrorists reportedly killed around 28 innocent tourists. Since the incident, social media is abuzz with people expressing angst against the gruesome crime; calling for justice for those deceased. Many Bollywood celebrities like and others took to social media to condemn the attack. Amid all of this, upcoming film Abir Gulaal has come under the scanner. Netizens are now calling for a boycott of the film starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor.
On X (formerly known as Twitter), many netizens have commented that the film should not release in India as it stars Pakistani actor – . The users are questioning the move of India Film Industry members to associate with Pakistani artists amid the strained relationship between both countries. Abir Gulaal is set to hit the screens on May 9 and it has been mired in a controversy since beginning due to its cast. As per reports, film body heads have opposed to Fawad Khan’s comeback film. And now, the movie has landed in hot waters again following the Pahalgam terror attack. One of the comments on social media read, “Still in favor of Pakistani actors in Indian cinema? Are we still going to allow movies like Abir Gulaal to be made in India with Pakistani actors? #PahalgamTerrorAttack #Kashmir #Pahalgam.”
Still in favor of Pakistani actors in Indian cinema? Are we still going to allow movies like Abir Gulaal to be made in India with Pakistani actors?
— Avi Nash (@avinashpattnaik)
Abir Gulaal will not be allowed to release in any theatre in India
— Alpha (@elonsindianbot)
Abir Gulaal shouldn’t release in India
— Aditya Agarwal (@Aditya2000apr)
After the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam where Hindu tourists were killed based on their identity, it’s time to send a strong message.
The upcoming film Abir Gulal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and and set to release in India on May 9, must not be allowed…
— ????? तरुण 卐 ?? (@fptarun)
Earlier, post the release of a ban was called on Pakistani artists working in Indian Film Industry following the terror attack in Uri. It is after years that Fawad Khan is returning to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal. The movie is a cross-border love story that is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi. With such strong opposition, it remains to be seen if the film is able to release in theatres on its scheduled date or not.
