Pakistan superstar Fawad Khan and Bollywood star Vaani Kapoor‘s romantic comedy “Abir Gulaal” has set a release date and unveiled a teaser.
“This heartwarming tale unfolds in the picturesque streets of London, weaving a love story filled with unexpected turns, tender moments, and pure magic. Audiences can expect a delightful blend of laughter, tender moments, and the undeniable chemistry between Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor,” the synopsis says.
The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi (“Chalti Rahe Zindagi”) and produced by Indian Stories and A Richer Lens in association with Aarjay Pictures. Producers include Vivek B. Agrawal (“Queen,” “Udta Punjab,” “Sacred Games”), Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy.
Since 2016, there has been an unofficial ban on Pakistani artists working in Indian films, following political disputes between the two countries. However, in 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking to officially ban Pakistani artists from working in India. “Arts, music, sports, culture, dance, and so on are the activities which rise above nationalities, cultures, and nations and truly bring about peace, tranquility, unity, and harmony in nation and between nations,” the court had said in its ruling.
Khan enjoys heartthrob status in India, having played the lead in Bollywood hits “Khoobsurat” (2014) and “Kapoor & Sons” (2016). He also starred in “Ms. Marvel” (2022) and “The Legend of Maula Jatt” (2022), Pakistan’s biggest hit of all time. The Indian release of “Maula Jatt” was paused after a right-wing fringe group objected to it. Khan is also the lead of hit Zindagi series “Barzakh,” which debuted at Series Mania in 2023.
Kapoor, who won critical acclaim playing a transgender character in film “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” (2021) is also the lead in upcoming Netflix crime thriller series “Mandala Murders” and coming-of-age Bollywood drama-comedy “Badtameez Gill.”
“Abir Gulaal” is due to release May 9.
Watch the teaser here:
