Vaani Kapoor And Fawad Khan React To Pahalgam Terror Attack Amid Outcry For 'Abir Gulaal' Boycott

Fawad Khan is all set to make his Bollywood comeback alongside Vaani Kapoor in Aarti S Bagdi's Abir Gulaal. While the film's teaser was already receiving mixed reactions, with some netizens unhappy with Fawad's return, the attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, has made the topic even more sour. Amidst that, the leads of the film, Vaani and Fawad, have shared their dismay about what occurred in the valley.   

Fawad Khan condemns the attack in Pahalgam

The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir has left the entire country enraged. Celebrities from across the country have offered their condolences and dismay over the horrid incident. However, actors from the neighbouring country, Pakistan have also condemned the attack. Amid the stars, Pakistani actor, Fawad Khan has reacted to the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed 28 innocent lives. 

The actor, Fawad Khan took to his Instagram handle on the night of April 23, 2025, and shared a story to express his sadness over the lives lost in the attack. In his post he called the attack henious. He also shared that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims of this horrifying incident. The note was quoted as saying:

"Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time."

Vaani Kapoor reacts to the Pahalgam attack

Fawad Khan's post came following his Abir Gulaal co-star, Vaani Kapoor. The actress also reacted to the henious attack that took several lives. She took to her Instagram account on the night of April 23, 2025, and shared a story, offering her condolences to the families of the victims.

Vaani Kapoor who will soon be seen in Raid 2 alongside, Ajay Devgn, expressed her sadness over the incident. She penned that she has been numb and at a loss of words since the attack. She revealed that she was devestated over the innocent lives that were lost. Her note read:  

"Have been numb, at a loss of words since the time I have seen the attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. Gutted. Devastated. My prayers are with the families."

Pushback against Vaani Kapoor and Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal

Vaani Kapoor and Fawad Khan's response to the Pahalgam attack comes amid the outroar to boycott Abir Gulaal. While netizens were not keen on Fawad's return to Bollywood, the incident has left them bitter. Amid the escalating tension, the President of Indian Film and Television Directors' Association, Ashoke Pandit has called for a boycott of Pakistani artists and those who collaborate with them. On the other hand, the President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees has also presented their stance against the release of the film. Ashoke Pandit said:

"This incident is an act of war against the nation. This isn't the first time…these attacks have been ongoing for 30 years. We, as a federation, have requested with folded hands not to work with Pakistanis. They come up with crappy reasons like artist or community, but ultimately, the nation must come first. People think, 'Agar mere ghar ka aadmi nahi mara toh leave it, I don't care'. But if this film's heroine or the makers' family members had been shot by the terrorists, they wouldn't have worked with Fawad. We will issue an order that anyone who works with Pakistani artists will be boycotted by the industry."

What are your thoughts on Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's Abir Gulaal being boycotted?

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