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The upcoming Hindi film Abir Gulaal, marking Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated return to Bollywood, is now facing mounting resistance following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The film, which also stars Vaani Kapoor, is reportedly susceptible to being denied theatrical release in India.
Fawad Khan starrer Abir Gulaal may not release in India amid FWICE calling for ‘blanket boycott’ on Pakistani artists
Within the wake of the tragedy, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has reissued its 2019 directive banning all Pakistani artists and technicians from participating in Indian entertainment projects. In a strongly worded statement, FWICE declared a “blanket boycott on all Pakistani artists, singers, and technicians participating in any Indian film or entertainment projects.” The statement further added, “Despite this ongoing directive, we’ve been made aware of the recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan for the Hindi film Abir Gulaal. In light of the recent attack in Pahalgam, FWICE is once more compelled to act.”
FWICE emphasized disciplinary consequences for any member or affiliate – be it actors, directors, producers, or technicians – who proceed collaborations with Pakistani nationals. “Nation comes first—all the time. FWICE stands united with the victims of this attack and urges your complete film fraternity to uphold the spirit of national integrity,” the statement read.
In accordance with a report by NDTV, sources throughout the Information and Broadcasting Ministry have hinted that several cinema chains are unwilling to screen the film. Moreover, pressure from various entertainment bodies has reportedly prompted the ministry to think about denying the film release permissions altogether. Abir Gulaal, which generated early buzz for Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback post-Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, may now find itself shelved or facing an indefinite delay in India resulting from the renewed socio-political sensitivity.
The attack on April 22, wherein several non-Islamic residents and tourists were targeted and killed by Islamic fundamentalists affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), has reignited tensions surrounding collaborations between Indian and Pakistani artists. Nonetheless, as of now, despite the continued reports and rumours, the producers haven’t released an official statement addressing the boycott or confirming the film’s release status.
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