Fawad Khan’s Abir Gulal for release in India? Government fact check report
Confirming the release of India’s ‘Abir Gulal’ India’s release of Favad Khan and Wani Kapoor, the government investigated the reports and called it fake.
Pakistani actor Favad Khan and Vanani Kapoor’s film ‘Abir Gulal’ suffered a shock after an attack of Pahalgam terror on 22 April. Originally slated for release on 9 May in India, the romantic drama never made in theaters. Recently, several reports suggested that the film would hit the Indian screen on 26 September. However, the government has now clarified that the film will not be released in India.
The official X handle of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) issued an explanation about the report that ‘Abir Gulal ‘is scheduled for a dramatic release In India.
The post stated, “It is being claimed by several media outlets that the film” Abir Gulal “will be released in Indian cinemas on 26 September 2025 (SIC) starring Favad Khan and Vanani Kapoor.”
After the initiative terror attack on 22 April, there were increasing demands Stop the release of ‘Abir Gulal’ in IndiaAt the same time, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWIS) strengthened their instructions to ban Pakistani artists, urging full non-assault with actors, singers and technicians of Pakistan in the Indian film and entertainment industry.
‘Abir Gulal’ is supported by the production of Indian stories in collaboration with a rich lens and Rajay paintings. Produced by Vivek B. Aggarwal, Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy, the film was shot extensively in London.
Along with Fawad Khan and Vanni Kapoor, the cast also included Lisa Hayden, Ridhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan and Parmeet Sethi.