Fawad Khan Film Abeer Gulal Faces Controversy: Songs Removed from YouTube After Pahalgam Attack

Fawad Khan, Pakistan’s beloved superstar, and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor’s latest film, Abeer Gulal, has found itself at the center of a heated controversy following the tragic Pahalgam attack. The incident, which involved a deadly attack on tourists in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, has sent shockwaves through the region, leading to serious repercussions for the film’s release and content distribution.

In the wake of the attack, Abeer Gulal has faced severe criticism, with calls for a boycott growing louder on social media platforms. As a result, several songs from the film, including “Khudaya Ishq” and “Angrezi Rang Rasiya,” which were available on YouTube India, have been removed. These songs, originally uploaded by the production house and Saregama’s official channels, were taken down amid rising tensions. The song removals have sparked widespread discussions, with many questioning the influence of political issues on entertainment content.

The controversy surrounding the film escalated when Indian authorities, citing security concerns and the current political climate, decided to cancel the film’s release in India. This decision came after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India refused to grant permission for the film’s screening, further fueling the debate over cultural exchanges between the two nations. Social media users took to Twitter, with the hashtag #AbeerGulalBan trending, demanding a ban on the film and questioning the involvement of Pakistani actors in Indian projects.

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Adding to the uncertainty, a new song from Abeer Gulal was scheduled to release on April 24th but was held back without any official statement from the production house. Fans and critics alike are speculating whether this delay is related to the ongoing controversy and the pressure surrounding the film’s reception. Despite the film’s troubled journey, it features a talented cast, including Riddhi Dogra, Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, Parmeet Sethi, and Rahul Vohra, and is directed by Arti S. Bagri.

As of now, there has been no comment from the film’s production house regarding the removal of the songs or the cancellation of the release. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear how the growing controversy will affect the film’s future, not just in India but internationally as well. This event highlights the growing intersection of politics and entertainment, where a film’s release can be deeply affected by geopolitical tensions, leaving its artistic and commercial prospects hanging in the balance.

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