Pakistan, April 10 -- Bollywood star Sunny Deol has spoken up about the controversy surrounding Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's comeback film Abir Gulaal. In an interview, Deol avoided political debate but stressed the importance of keeping art above borders. He said artists work for everyone, even if they are on Mars, and supported a global approach to creativity.

Deol's comments come as political groups like the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) oppose the film's release in Maharashtra. The MNS has objected to Fawad Khan's presence in the movie. In addition, Ashoke Pandit, head of the Indian Film and TV Directors' Association, also warned of protests against the actor's return to Indian cinema.

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