The famous Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood’s Vaani Kapoor have begun filming for their new romantic comedy under Abir Gulaal. The subject of much expectation, the movie is being shot at various locations in and around London. All of Fawad Khan’s fans as well as the film fraternity are excited about his return to Bollywood screens after a gap of quite a few years.
Directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, who also worked on Chalti Rahe Zindagi, Abir Gulaal promises a thrilling new storyline of the healing journey of two people who instinctively find comfort in each other’s company. As the director describes it, the film delves into two how these characters heal each other through their pasts and love blossoms as a consequence of their shared encounters. This emotional depth will surely stir souls in anyone who loves heart-wrenching stories.
Producers of Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures will produce the film. The producers are Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy. The production team reports that shooting will be continued in the UK through October and November. The release date is expected for late 2025 or early 2026.
The producers have noted chemistry between Khan and Kapoor is one of the highlights of the film. “Fawad has a mass global fan following, and we expect that audiences and his fans will welcome this film with open arms as it brings to them Fawad in his most lovable avatar so far,” observed the producers. “With this on-screen chemistry between Fawad and Vaani, the screen is expected to light up with their classy performances and undeniable chemistry.”
Apart from Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Ridhi Dogra are confirmed to be joining the team in the UK next month. With such a talent-laden lineup, the anticipation for the film is slowly building up.
Although Khan’s Bollywood return is significant enough, given the political scenario that made Pakistani actors banished from India, things were a little worse in 2016 when there was escalating tension between India and Pakistan. The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) banned Pakistani actors, singers, and technicians from working in India at that time. It turned a little worse in 2019 when the All-Indian Cine Workers Association completely boycotted Pakistani artists after the Pulwama attacks.
But for the first time in this landscape, the decision taken by the Bombay High Court last year had managed to dismiss a petition seeking to stop Indian citizens and companies from engaging Pakistani artists. The court had a timely reminder that hailed cultural harmony and dismissed the petition as a retrograde step that would hinder peace and unity between the two nations. This verdict was later supported by the Indian Supreme Court which advised the petitioner to be more liberal in his thought process on the subject.
The talk of Fawad Khan’s return had been there in the air for quite some time, but no confirmation was forth. While that is true, what indeed happened was the strong rumor mill that he was to make appearances elsewhere in Bollywood, which include a cameo in Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 however, as of now, he is confirmed to work on only one project: Abir Gulaal.
The last time the public saw Khan was in Karan Johar’s romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in 2016. Long in coming, the return of the star, since so many have missed him on the big screen. The hype surrounding Abir Gulaal is testimony to his continuing popularity and talent, as well as renewed possibilities for cultural cooperation between India and Pakistan.
The success of Abir Gulaal may well become a milestone in the history of cultural relations between India and Pakistan, indicating that, despite political boundaries, artistic work can easily cross and bridge them. In the case of the movie produced by Fawad Khan and featuring Vaani Kapoor, such collaborations remind people of the universalistic nature of movies- looked at as bringing people together because of their shared human experiences.
The excitement surrounding the project is building up as it continues shooting its schedule in the UK; those fans of Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor are eagerly awaiting their chemistry to come alive on-screen in this film. So, finally, this film has become one of the most eagerly awaited releases for the coming years.
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