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Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal songs removed from YouTube after Pahalgam attack

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal songs removed from YouTube after Pahalgam attack

India Today25-04-2025
Amid widespread boycott calls following the Pahalgam terror attack, songs from Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor's upcoming film 'Abir Gulaal' have been taken down from YouTube. The tracks 'Khudaaya Ishq' and 'Angrezi Rangrasiya' have been removed from the platform.The romantic ballad 'Khudaaya Ishq' and the dance number 'Angrezi Rangrasiya' were released earlier this month. However, as of April 25, both songs have been taken down from the film's official YouTube channel under the banner of A Richer Lens Entertainment. Additionally, they have also been removed from Saregama's official YouTube channel.advertisementFor those unaware, the makers had previously announced the release of a new track titled 'Tain Tain' on Wednesday. However, the song was not released as scheduled. This decision appears to be a response to the mounting backlash on social media, where users condemned the collaboration between Indian and Pakistani artistes in the wake of the terror attack.
Fawad Khan was among the many public figures who condemned the April 22 Pahalgam attack. 'Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time,' the actor wrote on social media.The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 26 tourists and left many others injured. On April 24, a report by PTI stated that 'Abir Gulaal' will not be permitted to release in India in light of the tragic incident.The film also stars Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, and Parmeet Sethi in pivotal roles.
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