The release of Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor starrer romantic film Aabeer Gulaal hit a roadblock following the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir on April 22. The film was initially supposed to release on May 9 but never did. In past few days several reports were claiming that the film has locked a September 26 release in India. Now, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed these reports and stated that the film is not releasing in the country.
The official X account of PIB read, “It is being claimed by several media outlets that the film “Aabeer Gulaal” starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor will release in Indian cinemas on September 26, 2025. #PIBFactCheck This claim is FAKE No such clearance has been granted for this film.”
Aabeer Gulaal was set to be the comeback film for Pakistani actor Fawad Khan since his last appearance in Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016. It was earlier scheduled to be released in India on May 9 but got banned after the Pahalgam terrorists attack on April 22. After the attack, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) announced a ban on Pakistani artists and reiterated that they will not allow Aabeer Gulaal to be released in India.
The film is produced by Indian Stories Production, along with A Richer Lens and Aarjay Pictures. Vivek B Agrawal, Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy are credited as producers on the movie. The film, which was shot in London, also features Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan and Parmeet Sethi in pivotal roles.
