Vaani Kapoor Breaks Silence on Pahalgam Terror Attack Amid Abir Gulaal Boycott Calls: ‘I’m Numb’

Abir Gulaal Boycott Calls: Actor Vaani Kapoor has publicly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack amid criticism for working with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan on Abir Gulaal. She has shared that the horrifying attack has left her numb and speechless.

Her statement comes amid growing criticism and boycott calls surrounding her upcoming film Abir Gulaal.

There have been numerous calls for a boycott of Vaani's movie in the virtual world following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

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People on social media are upset about Indian musicians working with Pakistani artists in these unrest-plagued times. Abir Gulaal, which was directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, will be released on May 9.

The actor took to her Instagram Stories to react to the incident, and penned an emotional note. She wrote, “Have been numb, at a loss of words since the time I have seen the attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. Gutted. Devastated. My prayers are with the families."

Amid escalating tensions, Ashoke Pandit, President of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association, voiced strong objections to the film's release. He said, “This incident is an act of war against the nation. This isn’t the first time...these attacks have been ongoing for 30 years. We, as a federation, have requested with folded hands to not work Pakistanis. They come up with bulls*t reasons like artist, community, but ultimately, the nation must come first. People think ‘agar mere ghar ka aadmi nahi mara toh fk it, I don’t care’, but if this film’s heroine or makers’ family members had been shot by the terrorist, they wouldn’t have worked (with Fawad).”

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BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), also took a firm stance: “We will not let Abir Gulaal release in India. Action will be taken against the makers (if they release the film)”.

At least 26 people lost their lives when terrorists descended from the hills in the picturesque valley area and opened fire at the tourists present there on Tuesday afternoon, in what turned out to be one of the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir.

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