Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- The Indian film Abir Gulaal, marking Fawad Khan's Bollywood return, has set its global release date for August 29. However, the movie will not release in India due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision follows the renewed ban on Pakistani artists working in India after the May conflict and the Pahalgam terror attack.

The film's India release was initially scheduled for May 9 but was canceled amid calls for boycotts. Fans had eagerly awaited Khan's first Indian film in nine years, and the teaser and songs were well-received before politics intervened. Meanwhile, co-stars Vani Kapoor and Ridhi Dogra addressed backlash, urging audiences to separate art from political disputes.

Abir Gulaal, direct...