Abir Gulaal: Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback met with protests in Maharashtra - All you need to know

Fawad Khan fans were delighted to learn that the actor will finally be making a comeback in Bollywood, after nine long years at that. Although netizens were cheering on and believed that the world is healing, unfortunately, protests began soon after the teaser dropped. Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena aka MNS sent a message loud and clear - that they would not allow the movie to release in theatres.

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Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback film Abir Gulaal met with resistance

Abir Gulaal was met with resistance almost immediately after the teaser of Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback film was announced with a teaser. "We only learned about this film’s release today when the makers announced it. But we are making it clear that we will not allow this film to release in Maharashtra because it features a Pakistani actor. Under no circumstances will we permit such films to be released in the state," MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar told Dainik Bhaskar, assuring that a full statement would be issued soon.

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Shiv Sena asks Central Government to take a stand on Pakistani artists ban in India

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam, on the other hand, asked the government to get involved and make a decision on whether there should be a ban on films of Pakistani artists or whether they should be allowed to release in India.

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Netizens’ sentiments on Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback

Netizens were rather delighted to see Fawad Khan back, even if they saw him on a very small screen for now. The teaser sent happy waves and people felt that the world is healing, since they were able to witness Fawad in a Bollywood movie teaser after almost a decade.

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About Abir Gulaal

Abir Gulaal is a movie featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles. The film was shot around London in September 2024. The Aarti S. Bagdi directorial wrapped up in the British capital within 40 days.