Pakistani actor Fawad Khan starrer 'Abir Gulal' not to release in India

India on Thursday continued its calibrated retaliation in response to the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Kashmir, with top official sources saying that a latest film starring a leading Pakistani actor will be blocked from screening in India.

Sources in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry stated that the film ‘Abir Gulal’, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, will not be allowed to release in India.

Official sources said the response to the killing of 26 Indian tourists by Pakistan-trained terrorists in Pahalgam will be far-reaching, comprehensive, and cross-sectoral.

The government has already announced a diplomatic downgrade in ties with Pakistan, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and ordered the closure of the Attari Integrated check post.

Directed by Aarti S Bagdi and also starring Vaani Kapoor, the movie was set to make its debut in Indian cinemas on May 9.

On Wednesday, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) reiterated its directive to ban Pakistani artists. They called for a complete non-cooperation with all Pakistani artists, singers, and technicians within the Indian film and entertainment industry.

Fawad, whose last Hindi film appearance in 2016's “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” also ran in trouble post the Uri terror strike, condemned the Pahalgam attack on his Instagram Story on Wednesday night.

“Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time,” the "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" star wrote.

Vaani also condemned the loss of lives in Pahalgam.

“Have been numb, at a loss of words since the time I have seen the attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. Gutted. Devastated. My prayers are with the families,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.