Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday declared its opposition to the release of the upcoming film Abir Gulaal, which features Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
Ameya Khopkar, president of the MNS cinema wing, took to social media platform X to reiterate the party’s long-standing stance against Pakistani actors working in India.
“Despite repeatedly stating that we will not allow films starring Pakistani actors to release in India, some rotten mangoes keep cropping up. The Mansainiks will do the job of dumping them in the bin, and we will continue to do so,” Khopkar said. He warned that Abir Gulaal will not be allowed to release in Maharashtra and added, “Those who want to pamper Pakistani actors can do so, but they have to deal with us.”
The film, starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, is set for a theatrical release on May 9. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, it is produced by Indian Stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures. The makers recently unveiled a teaser announcing the release date.
MNS has previously led protests against Pakistani artists working in India, maintaining that cultural collaborations should be halted in light of ongoing tensions between the two nations.
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