Fawad Khan Reacts To Pahalgam Attacks Amid Calls To Ban Abir Gulaal
Updated on: 24 April, 2025 11:41 AM IST |Shweta Shah
Fawad Khan`s post on Pahalgam terror attacks
Pakistan`s heartthrob Fawad Khan has intrigued his Indian fans after announcing his comeback to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal. The film that also stars Vaani Kapoor is all set to see a theatrical release on May 9. However, it may get pushed due to the recent Pahalgam attacks.
Amid the call for boycotting the upcoming romantic drama, Fawad Khan issued an emotional statement on the recent terror attacks of Pahalgam and expressed his condolences.
Sharing a note on social media, he mentioned being "deeply saddened" and called the attack a "heinous" one.
Fawad took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time."
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This comes right before the release of his film, Abir Gulaal, which also marks his Bollywood comeback after almost a decade. He was last seen in Karan Johar`s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
FWICE demands boycotting Abir Gulaal
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), an organisation of movie artists, had urged for a boycott of Pakistani actors, singers, and artists working in India after the horrifying 2019 Pulwama attack.
After the recent Pahalgam attack, the organisation issued yet another statement, which read, "Despite the 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 again compelled to issue a blanket boycott on all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians participating in any Indian film or entertainment projects. This includes performances or collaborations occurring anywhere in the world."
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The FWICE is an umbrella organisation of 32 different bodies of workers and technicians working for the Indian film industry. It has over five lakh members.
"We would like to emphasise that any member of our organisation or its affiliate associations, such as the actors, directors, other technicians and producers or the production houses found cooperating with Pakistani personnel, will be subject to disciplinary action. Further, we will take all necessary steps to ensure that `Abir Gulaal` is not released in India," the note further read.
As of now, Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor`s Abir Gulaal is slated to release on May 9.
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