Fawad Khan is back and his fans are thrilled! The Pakistani actor became popular in India with films like Khoobsurat, Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. After an eight-year break, he is finally returning to Bollywood. Since 2016, he couldn’t work in Indian films due to a ban on Pakistani artists caused by political issues between India and Pakistan. However, the Bombay High Court lifted this ban in 2023, allowing Fawad to make his comeback.
Fawad’s Indian fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment. He will act alongside Vaani Kapoor in a romantic comedy called Abir Gulaal. This film will be their first time working together, and excitement is high. Filming began in London in late September. The movie is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, who is known for Chalti Rahe Zindagi. It is produced by Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures, with producers Vivek B. Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.
Director Aarti S. Bagdi shared that the film’s story is about two people who help each other heal and unexpectedly fall in love. Abir Gulaal will show the growing chemistry between Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, which has already caught the interest of fans.
Fawad Khan’s fans have taken to social media to express their joy about his return. Many are excited to see him paired with Vaani Kapoor and are looking forward to their on-screen chemistry. One fan tweeted, “Can’t wait to see Fawad Khan back in Bollywood! It’s going to be amazing!” A Reddit user expressed, “wow, he’s really coming back to bollywood…”, the other commenter wrote, “Fine… I’ll watch it for fawad”, another expresses, “Finnally. One actor I’m happy to see again”. The next comment read, “This man. I could die for. Once in a lifetime actor. Looks-charm-talent. Has all of it.”
Now, it’s awaited to see if when singer Atif Aslam, actor-singer Ali Zafar, actresses Mahira Khan, Mowra Hucone or any other Pakistani artists will make a return to Indian film industry.