Actors Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor’s upcoming film Abir Gulaal’s first teaser was release today. Even though enthusiasts regarded to be excited to watch the Kapoor and Sons actor again in Indian theatres, the movie has already started to stand out in movie industry. While the Bombay High Court, in 2023, brushed off a petition seeking a ban on artists from Pakistan to perform or work in India, many political events and film bodies keep to oppose it. Following the same, Abir Gulaal’s future in cinema halls as of now seems to be unsure in India, specially in Maharashtra.
Fawad Khan Movie Abir Gulaal is Ban in India
Producer and Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association president Ashoke Pandit openly speak in media. He has been instructed Abir Gulaal is not a project supported by Indian studio. Also shared that even as there may be no legal ban, a number of producer associations have been against Pakistani artists working in Indian films.
He said, “This befell after the Pulwama attack while the federation took a robust stand. We sincerely do not inspire artists from Pakistan to work here. We could enchantment to the CBFC to look into the problem, not proceed movie to launched in India.
Authority Issue Notification to Indian producers who work with Pakistan Actors
We have earlier also issued a non-cooperation against producers who works with people from Pakistan. We had been not even knowledgeable around this movie. And if there are Indian makers involved, no of our technicians will work with them again. Our stand remains the same, and it hasn’t changed.”
On the other hand, Federation of Western India Cine Employees President BN Tiwari shared that he wasn’t aware of Fawad Khan movie. He did verify that they could have a meeting with the film’s team to have a better know-how before they take any call.