Vivek Oberoi's father, actor Suresh Oberoi, praised PM Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor, calling it a promise fulfilled and a strong stand against Pakistan, which he labelled an "enemy nation." He called the current situation a pause, not a ceasefire, and criticised the presence of Pakistani artists in India, urging respect for the families of martyred soldiers

India is mourning the loss of 26 tourists killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In its aftermath, strong calls emerged to ban the release of Abir Gulaal, marking Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback after nine years. Industry bodies like IFTDA and FWICE have opposed the film's release, vowing action against those working with Pakistani artists. Both Fawad and co-star Vaani Kapoor shared emotional tributes online, with Fawad later disabling comments amid heavy backlash.