Abir Gulaal Release Date | Fawad Khan’s Comeback Sparks Meltdown On Reddit: Fawad And His...

Fawad Khan New Film: Short and sweet, but always unforgettable - nearly a decade after stealing hearts in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Kapoor & Sons, Pakistani star Fawad Khan is returning on the big screen in India and how! His upcoming romantic comedy Abir Gulaal, featuring Vaani Kapoor, is stirring excitement across Bollywood circles.

Fans on Reddit are passionately discussing whether Abir Gulaal could mark the return of classic romance in Hindi cinema - sparking a wave of nostalgic emotions online.

HERE'S HOW REDDITORS REACTED TO FAWAD KHAN COMEBACK NEWS

A car scene from the teaser has already drawn comparisons to classics like Begin Again, while others are swooning over the actor's effortless charm. "Fawad Khan and his eyes can create chemistry with any inanimate object," quips one fan, placing him up top in the lineup for ultimate kings of chemistry this season.

Eager to celebrate the return of the 90s romance era in Bollywood, "Bring back the charm of classic love stories!" urges one Redditor, while another chimes in, "Business aside, I just hope it turns out to be the good romantic movie we've all been waiting for." - capturing the longing pulse of the generation.

Beyond the nostalgia, fans are also noting promise in Abir Gulaal's fresh pairing and musical promise. "Amit Trivedi's music in a rom-com? Excited for this," notes a fan, while another dubs it the most "promising and sweet romance/ fluffy/comfy vibes wala movie after ages" - keeping fans eagerly waiting on their toes ready to be swept off by Fawad Khan's signature charm once more!

CONTROVERSY ERUPTS OVER ABIR GULAAL RELEASE

For those unaware, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on May 9, 2025. Amid all the excitement, a new controversy has erupted soon after the release of Abir Gulaal teaser release. The film is reportedly under political scrutiny, as leaders from the MNS and Shiv Sena have raised objections to Fawad Khan's comeback in the film. According to reports, the parties have expressed strong disapproval and threatened to block the film's release in Maharashtra.

MNS Leader Ameya Khopkar said, "Hume aaj hi is film ke release ki jaankari mili, jab film ke makers ne iska elaan kiya. Lekin hum saaf taur par yeh keh rahe hain ki hum is film ko Maharashtra mein release nahi hone denge, kyunki ismein Pakistani actor ki maujoodgi hai. Hum kisi bhi haal mein aisi films ko Maharashtra mein release nahi hone denge. Hum is film se judi aur bhi jaankari juta rahe hain aur fir is par apna poora bayan saamne rakhenge."

Back in 2016, a ban on Pakistani artists halted the careers of several cross-border talents, including Fawad Khan, in the Indian entertainment industry. However, a significant development came in 2023 when the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition that sought to enforce a formal ban on Pakistani actors in India - effectively opening the door for their potential return to Bollywood.