Overview

• The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has imposed a renewed ban on Pakistani artists after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
• FWICE has written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, requesting a notification to allow treason charges against any Indian working with Pakistani artists.
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has confirmed that the film 'Abir Gulaal,' starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, will not be screened in India.
• FWICE has warned producer Vivek Agarwal that cooperation with unit members of 'Abir Gulaal' will cease if the film proceeds with its release.
• This boycott echoes past bans following the 2016 Uri and 2019 Pulwama attacks, underscoring persistent tensions between India and Pakistan in the entertainment industry.