Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is set to make his Bollywood comeback with Vaani Kapoor in their upcoming film Abir Gulaal. The romantic drama was officially announced last year and the makers released the highly-anticipated teaser of the film on Tuesday. The et to hit the big screen on 9th May, 2025, the teaser shows Fawad and Vaani jamming to the iconic Bollywood track Kuch Na Kaho. The duo's chemistry is already winning hearts and has created buzz on the internet. While sharing the teaser on social media, the makers wrote in the caption, "The wait is over! Bringing love back to the big screen with Abir Gulaal and @fawadkhan81. A Richer lens film @aricherlens. See you in the cinemas on 9th May!" Watch Abir Gulaal teaser | Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor The teaser begins with the text, 'When was the last time you fell in love?' The video showcases Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor sitting in a car together, while it is raining heavily. The Pakistani star sings Kumar Sanu’s song "Kuch Na Kaho" from the classic 1942 A Love Story, while Vaani glares at him. She then asks him, "Abir Singh. Flirt kar rahe ho?" He then looks into her eyes, and asks, "Do you want me to?" Produced by Indian Stories Limited and A Richer Lens Entertainment, in association with Aarjay Pictures, the film is set to hit the theatres on May 9th, 2025. Amit Trivedi has worked on its music. Abir Gulaal is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and also stars Ridhi Dogra in a pivotal role. It is set to clash with Rajkummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf. Why was Fawad Khan banned from Bollywood? There has been an unofficial ban on Pakistani artists working in Indian films since 2016, after the Uri terror attack (2016). The actor, who appeared in the Karan Johar film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil at the time, faced a lot of hate at the time. The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) also passed a resolution saying they won't work with Pakistani artistes and Indian artistes will not perform there. But, in 2023, the Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking an official ban on Pakistani artists from working in India. "Arts, music, sports, culture, dance, and so on are the activities which rise above nationalities, cultures, and nations and truly bring about peace, tranquility, unity, and harmony in nation and between nations," the court ruling said.
