Aabeer Gulaal is a 2025 Hindi-language romantic comedy film produced by Vivek Agrawal and directed by Aarti S. Bagdi, starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor.
The film released on 12 September 2025 in many countries excluding India.
Premise
When spirited Gulaal escapes an arranged marriage and lands in
London, she crashes into the life of Aabeer Singh — a guarded restaurateur with a complicated past. Their lives collide through chaos, dance classes, and unexpected late-night rescues. What begins as rivalry slowly simmers into something deeper neither is ready for. But love demands more than chemistry — it asks them both to heal, forgive, and grow.
Cast
Production
Development
The film was initially titled
Abir Gulaal, which was later changed to
Aabeer Gulaal.
Filming
The film was first reported to be in development in July 2024.
It is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Indian Stories and A Richer Lens Entertainment. Producers include Vivek Agrawal,
Avantika Hari and Rakesh Sippy.
The cast is led by Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Riddhi Dogra, Lisa Haydon, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, Parmeet Sethi and Rahul Vohra.
Principal photography took place in London, England from
29 September 2024 with a filming schedule lasting into October and November.
Soundtrack
Release
Aabeer Gulaal, was initially scheduled for theatrical release on 9 May 2025. However, following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, which resulted in significant casualties, the film's release faced substantial opposition.
Indian government sources confirmed that the movie would not be allowed to release in India due to heightened political tensions between Pakistan and India and calls for a ban on Pakistani artists in Indian cinema.
Subsequently, Pakistani authorities also decided to ban the film, citing the involvement of Indian actress
Vaani Kapoor.
The film released on 12 September 2025 in about 75 countries excluding India.
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