Aabeer Gulaal Twitter Review: Disappointed fans call Fawad Khan-Vaani Kapoor's film 'painful to sit through'
Aabeer Gulaal was released globally but remains banned in India. Following the release, Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's film has been getting negative reviews from netizens.
Last Updated: 06.03 PM, Sep 16, 2025
Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's Aabeer Gulaal was released globally on September 12, 2025. However, the movie skipped its India release following the Pahalgam terror attack and the presence of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. Following the global release, netizens have started sharing their reviews for the film, and it is quite disappointing.
Aabeer Gulaal Twitter Review
Sharing a review for Aabeer Gulaal, one X (Twitter) said, "#AabeerGulaal was a disappointment. I rarely get bored in movies but this was painful to sit through. Fawad - love you but no. He was sleepwalking through this mess. Vaani lights up the screen but what an insipid character. From story to music to screenplay - a total fiasco. 1/5."
Another added, "#AabeerGulaal has #FawadKhan and a couple of good songs, and that’s where the positives end. How does it feel to see a superstar trapped in a poorly written, badly directed B-movie where no joke lands, the story is messy, and it isn’t even entertaining? Grade: F."
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On the other hand, critics also gave negative reviews. Some called it a "frustrating romantic film,", while another review said, "Abir Gulaal' is bloated, padded with unnecessary segues that drag the runtime. Lisa Haydon’s cameo is the biggest offender—it adds nothing, apart from reminding us that Bollywood can’t resist shoehorning in familiar faces. A tighter cut would have sharpened the storytelling and saved us from mid-movie fidgeting."
More about Aabeer Gulaal
Meanwhile, rumors had it that Aabeer Gulaal might be released in India on September 26, but the Press Information Bureau (PIB) dismissed the reports. They shared, “It is being claimed by several media outlets that the film Aabeer Gulaal starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor will release in Indian cinemas on September 26, 2025. #PIBFactCheck. This claim is FAKE. No such clearance has been granted for this film."
Aabeer Gulaal is a 2025 Indian romantic drama starring Fawad Khan as Abir and Vaani Kapoor as Gulaal, directed by Aarti S. Bagdi. The story follows two individuals, a London-based Indian chef and a traditional Jaipur woman who flees an arranged marriage, as they meet in London and their unexpected connection helps them heal and find love.
FAQs:
Q: Why is Aabeer Gulaal not releasing in India?
A: The film’s India release has been shelved following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent boycott of Pakistani artistes announced by the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
Q: When will Aabeer Gulaal release in theatres?
A: Aabeer Gulaal was released worldwide on September 12, 2025.
Q: Is Aabeer Gulaal releasing in India?
A: PIB recently dismissed the rumors of Aabeer Gulaal's screening in India on September 26. They called the reports 'fake.'