The teaser of Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated Bollywood comeback Abir Gulaal was released yesterday, and it took the internet by storm, with people going crazy over the long-due return. However, just about a day after the teaser came out, it quickly landed in the midst of controversy, with Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) strongly objecting to its release in Maharashtra.

Abir Gulaal lands in controversy 

MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar, in his official statement, shared that they and the party will not let the film release in Maharashtra as it features Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. In conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, Ameya shared, "We only learned about this film’s release today when the makers announced it. But we are making it clear that we will not allow this film to release in Maharashtra because it features a Pakistani actor. Under no circumstances will we permit such films to be released in the state. We are gathering more information about the film and will soon issue a full statement."