CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a wave of grief and anger has swept across the nation. Amid this, protests against the film Abir Gulal have intensified on social media. Many users are demanding a boycott of the film. The controversy stems from the casting of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in lead romantic roles. Already surrounded by controversies, Abir Gulal has once again come under fire. Social media users argue that including Pakistani artists in Bollywood films during such a sensitive time is inappropriate.
Abir Gulal is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and is a romantic comedy scheduled to release in cinemas on May 9. Even before its release, the film has become embroiled in controversy. Recently, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, shocked the nation, resulting in the deaths of 26 people and injuring many others. In the aftermath, a section of social media has called for the boycott of Abir Gulal, particularly criticizing the inclusion of Fawad Khan due to his Pakistani nationality.
Many users have expressed strong objections to the film’s release. One user wrote, “Abir Gulal should not be allowed to release in any cinema hall in India.” Another questioned, “Are we still allowing the release of a film featuring a Pakistani actor?” A third user reacted sharply, saying, “Is Indian cinema still standing in favor of Pakistani artists?” These reactions indicate that public outrage against the film is rapidly spreading online after the Pahalgam attack.
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