Pahalgam Terror Attack: Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor Starrer ‘Abir Gulaal’ Faces Boycott Calls

Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the forthcoming film Abir Gulaal, featuring Indian actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, is undergoing significant online examination. There are widespread demands to protest against the film and its related cast and crew. The brutal assault, which resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists, has profoundly disturbed the country.

One user wrote, ”Boycott Everyone who worked directly or indirectly in this Film.’

Another user wrote, ”After the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam where Hindu tourists were killed based on their identity, it’s time to send a strong message.
The upcoming film Abir Gulal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Vaani and set to release in India on May 9, must not be allowed. ”

Following to the same Another user wrote, ”This movie ‘ABIR GULAL’ of PAKISTANI ACTOR is being released on 9 May 2025. Every Indian who is a patriot and loves Bharat MUST BYCOTT this movie in theatre or OTT. If we support the ENEMY NATION, we are TRAITORS. ”

Directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, Abir Gulaal is set to premiere on May 9, 2025. This romantic drama, characterized as an international love tale, has sparked debate since it was announced—mainly because of the casting of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. Numerous fans are encouraging the filmmakers to select an Indian actor instead. Social media is filled with boycott tweets aimed at Abir Gulaal.

The recent unfortunate event in Pahalgam has heightened public anger, particularly on social media, where individuals are challenging the Indian film industry’s choice to work with Pakistani artists during the ongoing tensions. The opposition is growing stronger, with rising demands to remove the film from release dates.