Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor much awaited rom-com ‘Aabeer Gulaal’ had its global release on September 12, 2025. However, the film has skipped its theatrical release in India following the Pahalgam terror attack and controversy surrounding Fawad Khan’s participation.
Earlier, Bollywood Hungama had reported that Aabeer Gulaal was set for an India release on September 26. The outlet quoted a source as saying that the makers were confident in the film’s universal appeal as a “simple and sweet love story”.
However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) later quashed the rumour. Taking to social media, PIB clarified: “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.”
Since its overseas release, the film has received a mixed response from audiences, with some praising the chemistry between the leads while others found the story underwhelming.
Here’s What Netizens Are Saying About Aabeer Gulaal on X (formerly Twitter):
#AbeerGulaal is Disaster movie! Goodbye Overrated #FawadKhan, Your Career is Over now. Worst movie 🎬.
— Umair Sandhu (@UmairSandu) September 13, 2025
2🌟/5🌟 pic.twitter.com/AvTvecxjP3
Aabeer Gulaal 🌸🔥
— Naveen (@naveenpmt) September 13, 2025
Aabeer Gulaal isn’t just a film, it’s an experience. A gripping blend of raw emotions, powerful storytelling, and soul-stirring visuals, the movie takes you deep into the heart of India’s traditions, conflicts, and timeless bonds.
With stellar performances,…
Just watched #AbeerGulal
— Uzma. (@Uzmaaar) September 13, 2025
So much respect for #FawadKhan for his decent work, a good simple love story with good music but nothing controversial at all, and Fawad khan was main highlight of the movie, he looks superb.
Best of luck to Fawad khan for its success.
aabeer gulal was ragebait cinema so chatgpt coded. not a hate watch, it was self harm
— neha (@nehaakram__) September 13, 2025
@Vaaniofficial is terrific in Aabeer Gulaal and owns her character. Fawad Khan is good but a shadow performance. Vaani lights up the screen. pic.twitter.com/yluUJgVOGt
— Kamran Rifat ✍ (@mkamranrifat) September 13, 2025
Also Read: Is Fawad Khan-Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Aabeer Gulaal’ set for an India release? PIB clears the air!
The movie was supposed to mark Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s comeback in Bollywood but it faced intense scrutiny. The film, which was originally scheduled for release on May 9, was not allowed to release in India. Film Federations in India openly opposed the release of the film and had also warned the makers of taking action against them. As a result, while ‘Aabeer Gulaal’ released globally on September 12, its release in India was blocked similar to what happened with Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardarji 3’, which released overseas but faced hurdles in India due to the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.
About Aabeer Gulaal
Aabeer Gulaal is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Vivek Agrawal, is a romantic comedy about unexpected connections, second chances, and learning to make space for love. It also stars Vaani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra. IMDb description states, “Two wounded souls, brought together by chance, find solace in each other’s company and gradually develop a profound connection that blossoms into love.”
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