Did Vaani Kapoor remove all social media posts on Abir Gulaal, Fawad Khan?

Following Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Bollywood film Abir Gulaal starring actress Vaani Kapoor and Pakistani star Fawad Khan faced severe backlash amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

After the attack, all posts related to the film has been removed from Kapoor’s Instagram account including posters, teasers, and photos with the Pakistani star.

As per NDTV report, Vaani Kapoor did not delete the posts herself but the film’s production team did. The content was originally shared as Instagram collaboration, therefore, deletion by the production team automatically removed posts from her profile.

Abir Gulaal was set to release on May 9. It was a romantic drama directed by Aarti S Bagdi and produced by Vivek Agrawal. However, Indian government reportedly denied permission for release after the Pahalgam attack as the movie included Pakistani star Fawad Khan.

Additionally, prior to the Pahalgam attacks, Abir Gulaal faced opposition from right-wing political factions in India.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) objected to the film’s release in Maharashtra. MNS spokesperson Ameya Khopkar said his party would not allow the film to be screened in the state due to a Pakistani actor’s involvement.

Moreover, Fawad Khan, like many other Pakistani actors, condemned the attack.

In an Instagram story posted, he wrote: “Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time.”