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MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar recently said that they are against Abir Gulaal's release in Maharashtra since...
Read More It is no secret that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is all set to make a comeback in Bollywood with his upcoming movie, Abir Gulaal . Hours after the makers of the film released its teaser on Tuesday, it has now landed in trouble. Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has opposed the film’s release in Maharashtra.
As reported by the Free Press Journal, MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar recently said that they are against the film’s release in Maharashtra since it stars a Pakistani actor. “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. We are gathering more information about the film and will soon issue a full statement," he told Dainik Bhaskar. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam also reacted to the controversy and added, “There is widespread hatred for Pakistan in India.
When a film from Pakistan is released, Indian audiences do not prefer watching it. Even if a few people watch it out of curiosity, Pakistani artists have never been able to gain widespread success in India." “If the central government has a policy on this, it should be implemented.
The decision on whether Pakistani films should be released in India or if their artists should be allowed to work here must be made by the government," Nirupam continued/ Abir Gulaal stars Fawad Khan with Vaani Kapoor. The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, known for her poignant storytelling in Chalti Rahe Zindagi.
She teams up with producers Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures to bring this cross-cultural tale to life. Filming, which began in late September 2024, unfolded across picturesque locales in and around London and concluded a 40-day schedule in the British capital..
