Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's Abir Gulaal will not release in India, confirms PIB India

Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a fact-check on their social media account to clarify that Abir Gulaal will not release in India.

Updated on: Sep 13, 2025, 21:07:08 IST

By Santanu Das

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Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's upcoming film Abir Gulaal had hit a roadblock following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The romantic drama was set to make its debut in Indian cinemas on May 9, but was not released. In the last few days, there were several reports which claimed that Abir Gulaal was set to be released in India on September 26. Now Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed these claims and said that the film is not releasing in India.

Abir Gulaal will not release in India

The official X account of Press Information Bureau (PIB) shared a new tweet on the reports that Abir Gulaal is gearing up for a theatrical release in India. The tweet 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."

Following the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, April 22, many calls were raised to stop the release of the film Abir Gulaal in India. Meanwhile, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) also 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. The songs from the music album of the film have also been removed from Saregama's YouTube handle despite the label having the film's official music rights.

About the film

Abir Gulaal 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.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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