Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1: After nearly a decade-long hiatus, Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is making his much-anticipated return to Indian cinema in the upcoming romantic comedy Abir Gulaal. The film’s teaser, featuring Khan alongside actress Vaani Kapoor, was released on Tuesday, stirring widespread excitement among fans.
In the teaser, Fawad Khan, who became a household name in India with his performances in Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012), Khoobsurat (2014), and Kapoor & Sons (2016), enchants Vaani Kapoor’s character with a captivating rendition of the iconic song “Kuch Naa Kaho” from 1942: A Love Story. The two share a tender moment inside a car, enjoying the rain, before a playful exchange of dialogue sparks undeniable chemistry. When Vaani teasingly asks, “Are you flirting with me?”, Fawad responds with his signature charm, “Do you want me to?” The teaser ends with a heartwarming message, “Bringing love back.”
Alongside the teaser, Vaani Kapoor also shared the film’s official release date on Instagram, confirming that Abir Gulaalwill hit theatres on May 9, 2025.
Directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, Abir Gulaal follows the emotional journey of two individuals whose unexpected bond leads them to healing and a blossoming love. According to Bagdi, the film explores the beautiful, unanticipated emergence of love as a consequence of emotional healing.
The film is produced by Vivek B Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy. Fawad Khan’s return to the big screen comes nearly nine years after his last Bollywood film, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), following the controversy around the ban on Pakistani artists in the wake of the 2016 Uri Attack.