India has banned the release of "Abir Gulaal", a film starring renowned Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, in the wake of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Anti-Fawad sentiments had already been building on social media even before the Pahalgam attack, but the outrage intensified afterward. "Despite the ongoing directive, we've been made aware of the recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan for the Hindi film, 'Abir Gulaal'. The outrage following the Pahalgam attack also prompted India to take strong diplomatic steps, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. In the world of cinema, the impact is already visible -- "Abir Gulaal", and with it, Fawad's Bollywood comeback, will not reach Indian audiences.

Source: bd News24 April 28, 2025 10:51 UTC