Is Fawad-Vaani's 'Aabeer Gulaal' getting an India release?
What's the story
The much-anticipated romantic comedy Aabeer Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actor Vaani Kapoor, will be released in theaters worldwide, except in India, on September 12. The film is directed by Aarti S Bagdi and has been generating buzz since its announcement. The movie was originally scheduled for a May 9 release but was postponed due to the 2025 Pahalgam attack and escalating India-Pakistan diplomatic tensions.
Cast details
Supporting cast, plot of 'Aabeer Gulaal'
Apart from Khan and Kapoor, Aabeer Gulaal boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Riddhi Dogra, Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, Parmeet Sethi, and Rahul Vohra, among others. The film's IMDb page describes its plot as "Two wounded souls brought together by chance find solace in each other's company and gradually develop a profound connection that blossoms into love." It will reportedly be released on over 1,000 screens across 75 countries.
Career highlights
Khan's previous work in India
Khan made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with Khoobsurat, co-starring Sonam Kapoor. He rose to fame in India with his performances in films such as Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, as well as the Pakistani television serials Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai. However, his Instagram account has been blocked in India due to legal restrictions imposed by the Indian government on several Pakistani artists' accounts. Earlier, Sardaar Ji 3, starring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, also skipped India.