ISLAMABAD; Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan is set to return to the big screen in Bollywood after several years, as his long-delayed film Aabeer Gulaal is finally scheduled to release in cinemas across Pakistan on 12 September 2025. The announcement has sparked a wave of excitement among fans on both sides of the border, who have been eagerly awaiting his comeback.
Aabeer Gulaal, a cross-border romantic drama, was completed years ago but its release was stalled due to strained India-Pakistan relations and restrictions on Pakistani artists working in India. With a fresh release plan in motion, the film is now being positioned as a significant cultural moment, symbolising cinematic exchange despite ongoing political challenges.
Industry insiders say distributors in Pakistan are confident the movie will attract strong footfall at the box office, given Fawad’s immense popularity. Known for his powerful performances in Kapoor & Sons and Khoobsurat, Fawad Khan has maintained a loyal following in India as well, making Aabeer Gulaal one of the most anticipated releases of 2025.
The actor, who has been selective with his projects in recent years, last appeared in Pakistan’s blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt, which became the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time. His return to Bollywood screens, though through Pakistani cinemas, is being seen as a major milestone for South Asian film enthusiasts.
As the countdown begins, fans are eagerly waiting to witness Fawad Khan back in a Bollywood role after nearly a decade-long hiatus.
