Mumbai: Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Aabeer Gulaal’ was released worldwide, except in India, on September 12.
Previously spelt ‘Abir Gulaal’, the film which marked Fawad’s return to Indian cinema after almost eight years, faced uncertainty after the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tension between India and Pakistan, post Operation Sindoor.
Reports suggest that the film will be released later this month in India.
“Aabeer Gulaal has released today, that is, September 12, across the globe. The team of Indian Stories Limited (UK) has now made the decision to release the film in cinemas in India two weeks from now, on September 26. They are confident of the product and feel that the film, which is a simple and sweet love story, has the potential to attract the audience everywhere, including India. Moreover, no other film is scheduled for a release on September 26 and hence, Aabeer Gulaal will enjoy a solo release in the country,” a source was quoted as saying by HT.
However, neither the filmmakers nor the actors confirmed news of India release.
Fawad had condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack, but after India carried out Operation Sindoor, the Pakistani actor called it a ‘shameful attack’ and got brutally trolled with Indians demanding a ban on his films in the country.