Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is all set to make a comeback in Hindi cinema with "Abir Gulaal", a forthcoming romantic comedy in which he stars alongside Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor.
The movie described as an international production featuring a supporting cast from India and the UK, commenced filming on September 29 in London, as announced by the production team on Monday.
Directed by Aarti S Bagdi ("Chalti Rahe Zindagi") and produced by Indian Stories in collaboration with A Richer Lens and Aarjay Pictures, the film has Vivek B Agrawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy as its producers.
The first-look images of the actors from "Abir Gulaal" were also unveiled by the production team.
The movie marks the comeback of Fawad to the Indian to the Indian entertainment space eight years after he starred in Karan Johar's film "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil". The star, who first became popular in India with his Pakistani serials "Zindagi Gulzar Hai" and "Humsafar", also has Bollywood films "Khoobsurat" and "Kapoor & Sons" to his credit.
"Fawad has a massive global fan base, and we anticipate that audiences and his fans will wholeheartedly embrace this film, as it showcases him in his most endearing role yet. "The chemistry between Fawad and Vaani is expected to light up the screen with their captivating performances and undeniable charm," the filmmakers said in a joint statement.
According to Bagdi, the film explores the journey of two individuals "who unintentionally help each other heal, with love blossoming as an unexpected consequence".
"Abir Gulaal" will be shot in the UK over October and November.
The announcement of "Abir Gulaal" is a welcome development for Fawad fans in India, who recently watched the actor in the Pakistani web series "Barzakh". In 2016, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) halted the release of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", which starred Fawad, due to nationwide protests related to a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that year.
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