Fawad Khan’s big Bollywood comeback with Abir Gulaal should’ve made headlines for all the right reasons. Instead it’s caught in the crossfire of tragedy and tension.
After 26 people lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, can we separate cinema from sentiment? Or is the timing just too raw?
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Fawad called the incident “heinous” and broke his silence, offering prayers for the victims.
Co-stars Vaani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra echoed the sentiment. But we are not all convinced. Was it genuine or damage control?
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FWICE quickly reminded everyone: Pakistani artists are banned. And they mean it.
The Indian makers of the film now have a tough question to answer—should a movie be shelved because of one actor’s nationality even if he condemned the violence?
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Here’s where it gets tricky. Can a statement reverse the boycott? Or are people done making exceptions in the name of “art”?
Social media isn’t waiting for answers—it’s already judging intentions.
The film is releasing May 9. Will Fawad’s words calm the storm? Or has the damage already been done?
One thing is clear—the audience is not just watching the film—they’re watching the conversation around it.
