Sunny Deol Reacts To Fawad Khan's Return To Bollywood With 'Abir Gulaal': ‘Let There Be More Countries’
In 2016, an unofficial ban on Pakistani artists in India took place, but by 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition to officially ban them.
Actor Sunny Deol has shared his thoughts on the return of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to Indian cinema, amidst the ongoing debate. When asked about it by HT City, Sunny made it clear that he doesn’t mind Pakistani actors finding work in India.
In response to a question about his history of doing patriotic films like Border and Gadar, and whether he supports Fawad Khan’s return to Indian cinema, Sunny said, “See, I wouldn’t like to go on to the political side because that’s where things start getting messy. We are actors; we work for everyone all over the world. Even if somebody is watching or not, we are for everyone. So, aisi koi baat nahi hain (nothing like that). The more the way the world has become, we should stay global and let there be more countries; that’s the way it should be."
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This statement comes after years of tension regarding Pakistani artists working in India, a situation that followed political disputes. In 2016, an unofficial ban on Pakistani artists in India took place, but by 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition to officially ban them. Fawad Khan is now set to return to India after years with Abir Gulaal, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, which also stars Vaani Kapoor. However, the film has faced opposition from the MNS, with spokesperson Ameya Khopkar telling Dainik Bhaskar that they are against its release in Maharashtra.
The film’s synopsis describes Abir Gulaal as a “heartwarming tale from the picturesque streets of London." It adds, “Weaving a love story filled with unexpected turns, tender moments, and pure magic. Audiences can expect a delightful blend of laughter, tender moments, and the undeniable chemistry between Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor." The film is slated to release on May 9, 2025.
Meanwhile, Sunny Deol’s upcoming film Jaat, directed by Gopichand Malineni, is set to release on April 10, 2025.
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