Abir Gulaal Wraps Up Shoot!

The romantic comedy Abir Gulaal, starring Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan, started filming on September 29, 2024, at several sites in and around London. The latest reports suggest that the two have wrapped up their filming in the British metropolis. The film, which is being produced by Aarjay Pictures, Indian Stories, and A Richer Lens, is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, who also produced Chalti Rahe Zindagi.

The 40-day filming schedule for Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's upcoming film in London is finally finished, according to a daily. Reports state that a small group of people would initially see the film. It also mentions that the film's producers intend to promote it internationally, starting with screenings at various film festivals.

After it has screened at significant international film festivals, the business behind this cross-cultural project will determine whether to release it in theaters. Sometime in the second half of 2025, the movie is expected to be released in Indian theaters.

They also believed that due of their engaging performances and undeniable appeal, audiences will be captivated by the on-screen romance between Fawad and Vaani Kapoor.

According to filmmaker Aarti S. Bagdi's plot synopsis, the movie follows the journey of two people who, by chance, help one other recover, with love emerging as an unexpected climax. Fawad was adored and admired for his roles in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Kapoor & Sons, and other movies.

In Abir Gulaal, Fawad Khan portrays a chef who works in the UK. The film also features Lisa Hayden in addition to Vaani. Abir Gulaal is being directed by Arti Bagdi and produced by Vivek B. Agarwal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.

Fawad Khan is a terrific actor for Karan Johar!

Filmmaker Karan Johar had a tough time last year during the release of his movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The ban on Pakistani artists in Indian films brought KJo's film under the scanner as it starred Fawad Khan in a key role.

Lately, when Karan Johar was present at the World Economic Forum, he was questioned about the ban and Fawad Khan. When the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid told that she hopes to someday see Fawad Khan being directed by Karan Johar on the big screen, the first-rate filmmaker responded, "I'm trying to process how to answer that... You know what I went through. It was a tough time for me. I have a great regard for talent and I have a great regard for Fawad Khan's talent which is why he's been in two of our movies."

He further added, "The circumstances... we don't know where we're heading, and I think all great actors should find the best platforms and just like you, I hope Fawad Khan finds the best platform because he's a terrific actor. Having said that, I never want to go through what I went through again. Neither the situation, the circumstances, nor the apology. None of that is what made me feel comfortable. I felt weak, vulnerable, victimised, and as a filmmaker, I don't want to feel that. I just want to feel creatively liberated."

A few protests against 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' in Madhya Pradesh!

Some radical Hindu groups held protests against "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" in many cities of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. But, theatres continued to show the film which released on the occasion of 'Dhanteras'.

Hindu groups are opposing the movie as it features a Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in one main role. 

Hindu right-wing groups led by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had given a call for banning Pakistani artistes working in Bollywood following a terrorist attack on an army camp in Uri sector of Jammu and Kahsmir in September.

Since the Karan Johar directorial features Fawad Khan, calls were made to ban "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" also. But, the movie was approved for release by MNS after Karan Johar made an appeal to the people to not stall the release of the movie and also agreed to donate Rs 5 crore to an army welfare fund. 

The Shiv Sena workers held a protest outside a cineplex at Tatya Tope Nagar here. But their attempt to storm the theatre was thwarted by police.

A Hindu group stopped the screening of the movie in a multiplex for some time at Samdareeya Mall in Jabalpur. 

Hindu groups held similar protests in Gwalior also.

No axe on Fawad’s key role in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Karan Johar's soon to be released film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is storming some rough weather due to the presence of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the film. While the film board has given the film the green signal, MNS officials are ready to agree screen film after promise of 5 crores to Army welfare fund.

In the middle of all the muddle, there were rumors doing the rounds that Fawad Khan's role has been sliced out of the film. But, a source close to the team slammed the rumors. They told, "It is not true at all that Fawad's scenes have been chopped off.  Fawad has an important role in the film, so much so that you can't call it a cameo. Whatsoever Fawad shot for in the movie, has been reserved fully. So there is no question of chopping it off. "

The movie features Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles.

Rs 5 crore to Army relief fund if any film has Pakistani stars till date; thanks to Ae Dil Hai Mushkil's controversy!

After much ruckus, the way has been paved for the smooth release of Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Recently Karan Johar had a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and MNS chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was under the scanner as it starred Pak actor Fawad Khan and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said it won't allow the release of any movie in India that featured Pakistani artistes.

At a press conference, Thackrey indicated to the media that, "Every producer who has cast a Pakistani actor must contribute Rs 5 crores to the Army welfare fund." He further included That "Producers will have to give in writing that they will not take Pakistani actors in their films in future." However, the MNS chief also raised a question over casting Pak actors in Indian films. "While Pakistan has banned Indian content, why do we give them a red carpet here." Claiming victory for MNS agitation, Raj Thackeray told, "We have always protested against Pakistani artistes but Bollywood never understood before. Now they have realized."

Mukesh Bhatt further added that it was "Positive and constructive and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' will release as per the schedule," and added, "We discussed the unfortunate events related to the film's release. I shared the film industry's emotions regarding the entire issue. We are Indians first and then comes our business."

Bhatt also told that they have guaranteed the CM that neither the Producers' Guild nor any filmmaker will work with any Pakistani artiste or technician in the future. Also, the Guild will call a meeting to pass a resolution on not working with Pakistani artists. A copy of the same would be sent to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry as well as the Chief Minister, he said.

Moreover, Johar has decided to put a special mention in the beginning of the movie paying homage to martyrs. "Karan Johar will display a slate of tribute for Uri martyrs before 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' starts playing out in the screens. It is a tribute from us to our soldiers," Bhatt told, adding "We owe this to the Army."

Amidst the uproars, Fawad Khan to play a musician in Shyam Benegal's Ye Raste Hain Pyaar Ke!

In middle of all the hullabaloos regarding Pakistani artistes working in Bollywood, Shyam Benegal's pronouncement of casting Fawad Khan in his next has surprised all.

Seemingly, Khan will play the lead role in Benegal's next titled Ye Raste Hain Pyaar Ke, which will talk about reuniting Pak and India through art and cultural ties. The movie will be directed by Harsh Narayan and Fawad may play a musician in it.

We surprise how the movie fraternity and movie enthusiasts will react to Benegal's debatable decision.

Karan Johar uses technology to replace Fawad Khan's face with Saif Ali Khan in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Ever since the MNS threatened to not let movies starring Pakistani actors to be released in the wake of the terror attack on an Indian Army base in Uri, director Karan Johar, whose next movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil stars Fawad Khan, has been tensed about whether his movie will get released this Diwali and it seems that Johar has devised a way to keep his movie out of trouble.

Sources reveal that Johar will be using a technology to replace Fawad Khan's face with Saif Ali Khan in the movie as he cannot afford to reshoot sequences, which star Fawad. Though there has not been any confirmation from Dharma Productions regarding the same, it is being told that Johar decided to take this step to avoid facing any issues on the release date of the movie. There had also been rumors that Johar has changed the nationalities of the leading ladies Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from Pakistani to Indian Muslim.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil also stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role.

Actor Fawad Khan to star in Salman Khan produced film!

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who made his Bollywood debut with Khubsoorat and was last seen in Kapoor And Sons, seems to have impressed the hell out of Salman Khan.

We have overheard that Fawad Khan has bagged a lead role in a movie to be produced by Salman Khan and directed by Nitin Khakkar. Approving the same, Khakkar told that the movie will go on floors next year and that they are yet to lock in on a female lead opposite Fawad. Khakkar also added that the movie is an urban love story with an interesting take on relationships.

Fawad will be next seen playing a Pakistani DJ in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Imagine who convinced Fawad Khan to play a homosexual in Johar's 'Kapoor And Sons'?

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan won everybody's hearts with his act of a homosexual in Dharma film Kapoor & Sons and at the time, everybody went ga-ga about how Fawad was the only actor to have the guts to step out of his comfort zone and play this role.

But, did you know who was really responsible for persuading Fawad to take up this challenge? No, it was not producer Karan Johar, but Fawad's wife! Johar lately disclosed that it was Fawad's wife, who convinced him to go out of his comfort zone and play a homosexual, something that Khan had never done before.

Fawad will be next seen playing a Pakistani DJ in Johar's next directorial endeavor Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Fawad Khan will miss to be a husband of Deepika Padukone in ‘Padmavati’!

Deepika Padukone, the reigning queen of Bollywood and Pakistan's gifted actor Fawad Khan lately walked the ramp for couturier Manish Malhotra and they looked like a fairy-tale couple. Regrettably, fans of both the actors, who were hoping to see them on the big screen, will have to wait longer.

Contrary to the news, Fawad will not share screen space with Deepika in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali forthcoming epic love story, Padmavati. Seemingly, Fawad was a frontrunner to bag the role of Rawal Ratan Singh, the ruler of Mewar, Rajasthan and Queen Padmavati's husband. Sources told that the actor is presently tied up with his commitments in Pakistan and has signed a three-film deal with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and hence cannot take up SLB's project.

Though there is no official statement, news is that Deepika has been roped in by the director for the title role. Beside her, actor Ranveer Singh is also part of the movie, which is based on life of Emperor Allauddin Khilji and Queen Padmavati. Ranveer is tipped to play the role of Allauddin Khilji.

Fawad Khan’s new romantic partner is Katrina in Karan Johar's next film!

News has it that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is all set to romance actress Katrina Kaif in Karan Johar's forthcoming production. Seemingly, the forthcoming romantic drama will be directed by debutant director Aditya Dhar.

Fawad and Karan, who reportedly share a great professional rapport, have collaborated on Kapoor & Sons and the forthcoming movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Previously, Katrina had turned down Karan's other production featuring Sushant Singh Rajput as it was a hero-centric script. Sources said that Karan and Katrina discussed a couple of scripts and Katrina has given her nod to a movie which will star Fawad.

The details about the movie are still under wraps and an official announcement on the project is likely by the next month. Katrina will be next seen in Baar Baar Dekho, which stars Sidharth Malhotra, while Fawad will be seen next in KJo's directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Fawad Khan is going to daddy again with second child!

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who has the nation eating out of his hand, courtesy his good looks and brilliant acting skills, is all set to become daddy for the second time.

Evidently, the Khoobsurat actor's wife Sadaf Khan is currently in her second trimester. The couple previously has a son Ayaan and their second child is expected to arrive this October. We overhear that after attending the IIFA Awards 2016 in Madrid, Fawad left for Lahore to spend some time with his wife.

Fawad Khan and Parineeti Chopra to act in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gustakhiyan’?

Actors Fawad Khan and Parineeti Chopra are probable to share screen space soon as the makers of Gustakhiyaan have approached them for the movie, which is apparently based on the lives of poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi and writer Amrita Pritam.

Sources told that the makers have zeroed in on the two actors after much deliberation. But, there is no official statement on the development. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ambitious project has been on the anvil since some time now but the makers have failed to finalise the right cast for the movie.

Previously, names of Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan were doing the rounds for the lead roles. While Priyanka could not take up the project due to unavailability of dates, the makers of the movie felt that Irrfan would not suit the younger version of the poet-lyricist's character, which will age from his early 20s to his early 50s.

In the meantime, Parineeti is currently shooting for Meri Pyaari Bindu, while Fawad will be next seen in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Pakistani actors Mahira and Fawad’s blazing chemistry in a recent ad!

Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, who romanced each other in popular Pakistani serial Humsafar, have set the temperature soaring with their sizzling chemistry in a recent ad film.

The actors have come together for a new Pakistani commercial for a toiletry brand and they have already broken the internet with the sensuous advertisement. The ad shows Mahira trying to grab Fawad’s attention, who gets pulled towards her because of her powerful scent.

While Fawad has already carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry, Mahira is all set to mark her Bollywood debut with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Raees.

KJO’S NEW BLUE-EYED BOY!

Fawad Khan has earned so much praise for his performance in Kapoor & Sons that Karan Johar is considering fleshing out his small role in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Yup, KJo wants to upgrade the Pakistani actor’s cameo in the Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma starrer. Since Karan’s penned the story for this one himself he’s consulting with his direction team for ideas on how to give Fawad more scenes. Fingers crossed the quality of the role is in direct proportion with the increased screen time! 

A romantic Jodi of Deepika and Fawad Khan in Karan Johar's next?

Fawad Khan has received an awe-inspiring response for his performance in his latest release Kapoor & Sons and it seems producer Karan Johar too is mighty impressed with his hero.

If rumors are to be believed, then Karan Johar is planning to rope in Pakistan's hottest import in his next and guess who will be romancing him in the project? Deepika Padukone, yes you read it right! But, neither the actors nor the filmmaker has confirmed the news, yet.

Well, if this turns out to be true, then they will surely make for a great on-screen pair.

The first poster of film Kapoor & Sons is so colorful and alluring!

After captivating the viewers by releasing Rishi Kapoor's look from Kapoor & Sons, the makers have now disclosed the poster of the movie and it looks like a big party.

The poster is vivacious and colourful and features the lead cast of the film. While Sidharth Malhotra can be seen blowing a trumpet, Alia Bhatt is seen enjoying all the hullabaloo. Fawad Khan is seen holding a bunch of balloons. In the backdrop one can see Rishi Kapoor sitting on a chair and he is flanked by Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak Shah.

Directed by Shakun Batra, the movie is slated to release on March 18 and its trailer will be unveiled on February 10.

Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt's Kapoor & Sons release date revealed!

Karan Johar's forthcoming production endeavor Kapoor & Sons, which stars Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles, will release on March 18, next year.

KJo publicized the release of the Shakun Batra-directed movie on Twitter, writing,

“#KapoorAndSons...starring @S1dharthM @_fawadakhan_ @aliaa08 AND @chintskap directed by @shakunbatra releases 18th March,2016...”

Sidharth and Fawad will be seen playing brothers, who keep competing with each as writers, in the film, which has majorly been shot in Coonoor.

Fawad Khan to romance Alia Bhatt in Ram Lakhan remake?

Fawad Khan is just one movie old in Bollywood, but he has a big fan following. Not only has the fan following but his name popped up every time a film-maker announces a big movie. While he is rumoured to have bagged a cameo in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Virat Kohli's character in MS Dhoni – The Untold Story, his name has also come up in the list of probable for Ram Lakhan remake.

Gossips say that while Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh have said no to the remake, Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan have been approached for the same. Alia Bhatt is also said to have been considered to play the female lead.

As of now Fawad Khan has only confirmed to play a suave and young politician in Battle For Bittora a film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel where he will come together with his Khoobsurat co-star Sonam Kapoor.

Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan re-unite for Battle For Bittora!

Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan will be re-uniting, in Battle For Bittora, the movie adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel of the same name.

The tale follows the life of a 25- year old animation expert, who has to return to her hometown at the request of her grandmother, the matriarch of her village and a politician. The plot quite similar to Khoobsurat and Fawad plays the role of a suave and sophisticated politician, exactly like his role in Khoobsurat. Sonam, also will be playing a similar free spirited and quirky young girl who rebels against her controlling and dominating grandmother.

Battle For Bittora is slated to go on floors in the coming days.