The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has demanded a complete ban on the release of the Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated Bollywood film Abir Gulaal in India, alongside a strict policy of non-cooperation with Pakistani talent within the Indian entertainment industry.

This decision comes in the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which left 26 civilians dead and has further escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The FWICE issued an official notice to broadcasters, exhibitors, and digital platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar, MX Player, and Zee, urging them to ensure the film's release is halted across all mediums. The union, which represents a wide array of workers, technicians, and artists in the Indian entertainment sector, expressed its gratitude to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for their swift support of the call to ban the film.