Overview

• Fawad Khan returns to Bollywood after nine years with the romantic comedy 'Abir Gulaal,' co-starring Vaani Kapoor, set for release on May 9, 2025.
• The film's teaser, released on April 1, 2025, showcases a heartwarming love story set in London, featuring Fawad singing 'Kuch Na Kaho' from '1942: A Love Story.'
• The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) opposes the film's release in Maharashtra, citing Fawad Khan's Pakistani nationality as the reason for their stance.
• Unverified allegations of Pakistani investment in the film have surfaced, with calls for an investigation into potential links to the ISI.
• The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over cross-border artistic collaborations, despite the Bombay High Court's 2023 dismissal of a petition to ban Pakistani artists in India.