The upcoming Bollywood debut of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in 'Abir Gulal' has sparked controversy, intensified by the recent Pahalgam attack. Amidst national grief and outrage, the I&B Ministry has reportedly withheld the film's release in India. Khan condemned the 'horrific' attack in Pahalgam, where 26 lives were lost.
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