Dia Mirza supports Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback with Abir Gulaal: We should not allow art to be...'

Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback movie, Abir Gulaal, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 9, faced boycott calls from the Film Federation and also on social media following the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. While some fans are excited about Fawad's return to Bollywood, some are against it, claiming that Pakistani actors should not be given work opportunities in India. Now, in a new interview, Dia Mirza expressed her support for Fawad's return to Bollywood and added that art should not be mixed with hatred. Notably, the interview was conducted before the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and her statement should not be interpreted as a reaction to recent events.

Dia Mirza on Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback

During an interview with News18 Showsha, Dia Mirza showed her support for Fawad Khan’s return to Bollywood with Abir Gulaal. The Kaafir actress said that art should not be mixed with hatred. She said, "I’ve always believed that art is and should always be the medium of peace and harmony. We should never, ever allow art and sport to be tangled or mixed with hate. It’s just good that Fawad is back in the film, you know that we will be watching soon. I hope this leads to many more such opportunities for other collaborations." 

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Fawad Khan's Bollywood journey

Fawad Khan did three Bollywood films, including Khoobsurat (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). He gained attention and love for his charismatic acting skills. 

Abir Gulaal faces boycott calls

Amid the Pahalgam terror attack, Ashoke Pandit, President of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association, said that this incident is an act of war against the nation, and these attacks have been ongoing for 30 years.

"We, as a federation, have requested with folded hands to not work Pakistanis. They come up with bulls***t reasons like artist, community, but ultimately, the nation must come first. People think ‘agar mere ghar ka aadmi nahi mara toh f**k it, I don’t care’, but if this film’s heroine or makers’ family members had been shot by the terrorist, they wouldn’t have worked (with Fawad)," he added.

Meanwhile, Abir Gulaal is scheduled to be released on May 9. The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and also stars Vaani Kapoor in the female lead.