Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and actress Vaani Kapoor`s controversial film Aabeer Gulaal has been making headlines for months now. The film was finally released globally on September 12, except in India. The film was initially scheduled for release on May 9. However, it was banned following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent political tensions between India and Pakistan. Recently, reports surfaced on the internet claiming that the film would finally hit Indian cinemas on September 26. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a fact-check on social media, dismissing the viral claims,
PIB quashes reports of Aabeer Gulaal releasing in India
Clarifying the reports, the Press Information Bureau`s (PIB) fact-check account on social media clarified that the claims were false. The post on X (formerly Twitter) read, “It is being claimed by several media outlets that the film `Aabeer Gulaal` starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor will release in Indian cinemas on September 26, 2025. PIBFactCheck. This claim is FAKE. No such clearance has been granted for this film.”
It is being claimed by several media outlets that the film “Aabeer Gulaal” starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor will release in Indian cinemas on September 26, 2025.#PIBFactCheck
❌ This claim is FAKE
✅ No such clearance has been granted for this film. pic.twitter.com/DQJEGzb67q
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 13, 2025
The report of Aabeer Gulaal releasing in India was originally carried by Bollywood Hungama. The report claimed that the film would arrive in Indian cinemas two weeks after its global release. “Aabeer Gulaal released globally on September 12. The team of Indian Stories Limited (UK) has now decided to release it in India on September 26. They are confident about the film and believe its simple, sweet love story can resonate with audiences here as well. Moreover, with no other major releases that week, the film will enjoy a solo run at the box office,” said the report.
Aabeer Gulaal
Aabeer Gulaal is a romantic drama helmed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Vivek Agrawal. The film revolves around the love story of Aabeer (played by Fawad Khan), a restaurant owner, and Gulaal (played by Vaani Kapoor), a chef. Apart from Fawad and Vaani, the film also features Parmeet Sethi, Farida Jalal, Ridhi Dogra, Lisa Haydon and Soni Razdan.
Interestingly, the teaser and song of Aabeer Gulaal had been well-received by the audience in India before tensions escalated between India and Pakistan. Indian fans of Fawad were delighted about the actor`s return to Indian screens after 9 years.
