Abir Gulaal: MNS Calls for Ban on Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan's Bollywood Film in Maharashtra

Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan enjoys massive fan following in India as well. He made a debut in Bollywood with film 'Khoobsurat' in 2014 featuring Sonam Kapoor. He was also a part of Karan Johar's multi-starrer film 'Ae Dil Hein Mushkil' featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, Anushka Sharma. Post the release of this film Fawad and other Pakistani actors were ban in India. Now Fawad Khan is preparing to make a comeback in Bollywood with 'Abir Gulaal'. The teaser of the upcoming film was also released on Tuesday. After which Fawad's fans are very excited about his comeback in Bollywood. But just a few hours after the teaser was released, the film got into trouble due to political intervention. Actually, Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has opposed the release of the film in Maharashtra.

MNS opposed Fawad Khan's 'Abir Gulaal'

According to Dainik Bhaskar's report, MNS spokesperson Amey Khopkar said, "We came to know about the release of this film only today when the producers announced it. But we are making it clear that we will not allow this film to be released in Maharashtra because it has a Pakistani actor, we will not allow such films to be released in the state under any circumstances. We are gathering more information about the film and will soon issue a full statement,"

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What did Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam say?

Reacting to the controversy, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "There is widespread hatred towards Pakistan in India. When a Pakistani film is released, Indian audiences do not like to watch it. Even if some people watch it eagerly, Pakistani artists have never been able to achieve widespread success in India." Sanjay further said, "If the central government has any policy on this, then it should be implemented. The government should decide whether Pakistani films should be released in India or their artists should be allowed to work here." Let us tell you that Abir Gulaal is directed by Aarti S. Bagri. The film stars Fawad Khan along with Vaani Kapoor.