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Filmmaker Prakash Raj supports Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal amid ban, says, "Let people decide"

Indian actor and film director Prakash Raj addressed the Abir Gulaal ban and insisted that the film should be released despite the rising tension between the two nations. Fawad Khan's film was slated for May 9 release.

May 05, 2025 / 14:31 IST
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Prakash Raj calls out Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal ban

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan was all set to make his Bollywood comeback with the upcoming romance drama Abir Gulaal with Vaani Kapoor. The actors had already started promoting the film, which was scheduled to hit the theatres on May 9. Unfortunately, the film git banned by the Indian government following the Pahalgam attack that took 26 innocent lives.

However, Indian actor and film director Prakash Raj has recently addressed the Abir Gulaal ban and insisted that the film should be released despite the rising tension between the two nations.

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In a recent interview with The Lallantop, Prakash said, “I’m not for any banning of films, whether it’s right-wing or a propaganda film. Let people decide. People have the right. You can’t ban films, unless it’s pornography or about child abuse. But thought process? So what? Let them come, no!”

The filmmaker also addressed the Pathaan film controversy that landed Deepika Padukone in trouble after she wore an orange bikini in the song Besharam Rang.