US EditionFawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor's Abir Gulaal Headed For World Premiere, To Skip India Release: Report
INDIA, AUG 10 – Abir Gulaal will release globally on August 29, 2025, excluding India due to political tensions and bans on Pakistani artists, following a strategy successful for similar films overseas.
- On August 29, 2025, producers will release Abir Gulaal globally outside India, skipping its domestic debut due to bans on Pakistani artists.
- Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 event, Saregama removed songs two days later, forcing producers to shelve Abir Gulaal indefinitely.
- About 100 technicians worked on Abir Gulaal during its shoot, and the film's music launch at Dubai's Global Village on April 19 was a major promotional highlight.
- Industry insiders predict Abir Gulaal will emulate Sardaar Ji 3’s overseas success, though makers have not yet officially confirmed international release details.
- Industry experts warn this global-only approach, like Chal Mera Putt 4, could reshape cross-border film distribution amid political tensions.
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Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's film 'Abir Gulaal' was banned from release in India after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. But now a big update has come out regarding this.
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