Ban on Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s movie ‘Abir Gulaal’ after Pahalgam attack

On Thursday, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate and permanent ban on the film ‘Abir Gulaal’. The letter was also sent to the union minister of information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw and the chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

“Releasing a film with a Pakistani actor at such a time is not art — it is a disgrace to our martyrs, an insult to national pride, and an attack on the collective conscience of India. Pakistan bans Indian films. Why should Indian screens promote Pakistani artists? AICWA also urges every member of the Indian film industry to never support or collaborate with Pakistani artists in the future. When our soldiers bleed, silence is better than sympathy for the enemy,” read a post of AICWA on ‘X’.

The Association works for the security and safety of cine workers and artists.

Earlier, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which recently reiterated its ban on Pakistani artists, also threatened action against the filmmakers collaborating with them.

“In light of the recent attack in Pahalgam, FWICE is once again compelled to issue a blanket boycott on all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians participating in any Indian film or entertainment projects. This includes performances or collaborations occurring anywhere in the world,” read the statement issued by the Federation.

FWICE is an umbrella organisation of over 30 cinema associations.