Directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, 'Abir Gulaal'—starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor—was set to release in India on May 9, marking the Pakistani star’s long-awaited Bollywood comeback. However, following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack and rising anti-Pakistan sentiment, Indian trade bodies like FWICE and AICWA pushed for a ban. As a result, the film will not release in India. Instead, it's scheduled to premiere globally on August 29 across 75+ countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and the UAE . The controversy mirrors other recent cases such as 'Sardaar Ji 3' and reflects broader debates on cross-border collaborations in turbulent times .