Mumbai, April 25 -- Two days after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) clamoured for a ban on an upcoming Hindi film "Abir Gulaal" featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor - which is slated for release on May 9 2025.

Having taken strong objection to the Pakistani artistes being employed by Bollywood, the FWICE's President BN Tiwari said: "We reiterate our call, originally issued on February 18, 2019, calling for complete non-cooperation with all Pakistani artists, singers, and technicians within the Indian film and entertainment industry".

"Despite this ongoing directive, we have been made aware of the recent collaboration with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan for the Hi...