Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Fawad Khan's 'Aabeer Gulaal' to Premiere Globally After India Ban
The movie 'Aabeer Gulaal' starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, had its release date delayed.
Originally set for a worldwide release on May 9, it was pushed back due to a terrorist attack and negative sentiments.
The film is now set to release globally on September 12, 2025, but will skip Indian theaters.
The All India Cine Workers Association and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees opposed the film's release in India.
This decision came amid heightened tensions.
The movie, directed by Aarti Bagdi, is a romantic story set in London.
This marks Fawad Khan's return to Bollywood screens, though not in India.
The release of 'Aabeer Gulaal' was postponed after the Pahalgam attack.
The film will premiere on September 12, 2025, in 75 countries.
The film will not be released in India.
Industry groups objected to the film's release in India.
The film is a romantic story directed by Aarti Bagdi, starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor.
- Who
- Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor star in the film; Aarti Bagdi directs.
- What
- The film 'Aabeer Gulaal' will premiere internationally, but is banned in India.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release on September 12, 2025.
- Where
- The film will release in 75 countries but not in India.
- Why
- Due to tensions between countries and industry opposition in India after the Pahalgam Attack.
Proponents
Opponents
Film Release in India
Proponents
Not applicable, the film will not be released in India.
Opponents
Opposed to the film's release in India due to tensions between the countries and the background of the Pahalgam attack.
- Film Title
- Aabeer Gulaal
- Director
- Aarti Bagdi
- Starring
- Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor
- Original Release Date
- May 9, 2025 (Worldwide)
- Revised Release Date
- September 12, 2025 (Worldwide, excluding India)
- Reason for Delay
- Pahalgam Attack and Industry Opposition