When Pakistani actor Fawad Khan made his debut in the Hindi film Khoobsurat in 2014, he took Bollywood by storm with his good acting and charming looks. He received critical acclaim in his next Bollywood project, which was Karan Johar’s Kapoor & Sons. Fawad Khan also starred in several other films, and he was supported by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. However, despite his popularity Fawad’s acting career has been a turbulent one with controversies arising in both India and Pakistan. Here are all the times the actor found himself in hot water.
1. Banned From Bollywood After Uri Attack
In 2016, the Uri terror attack left 19 Indian soldiers dead. Following the incident, Fawad Khan who was at the peak of his Bollywood career faced backlash for his roles in Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Kapoor & Sons. Karan Johar had then apologised and said he would not work with Pakistani artists in the future. All Pakistani actors were then subsequently banned from working in India.
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2. Pakistani Show Pulled For Depicting Queer Love
Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s supernatural drama, Barzakh caused a massive backlash in Pakistan due to its depiction of queer love. The producers announced via Zindagi’s official Instagram account that the series will be removed from the video-sharing platform. In their statement, the creators expressed their gratitude to the global audience for their support as they take down the six-episode series.
3. Abir Gulaal Facing Opposition In Maharashtra
Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) opposed the release of Fawad’s upcoming movie Abir Gulaal. They expressed that they are not happy with Pakistani actors working in Indian films. The MNS has been vocal about their stance against Pakistani artists. They had called for action to stop the film’s release.
4. Boycott Due To Pahalgam Terror Attack
The movie Abir Gulaal further faced outrage amidst the Pahalgam Terror Attack. The attack took the lives of 26 tourists, leaving several injured. The film, directed by Aarti Bagdi, has already stirred controversy due to Khan’s casting, given his previous work in Bollywood. Songs from the movie are already being removed from Youtube and people are actively called the film to be boycotted.
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