Fawad Khan is a Pakistani actor who has worked in a few Indian films, which have mostly led to controversies as relations between the two countries are strained.
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Fawad Khan's recent project Abir Gulaal, initially scheduled for a May 9 release, has been banned in India after the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack.
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This is not the first time that Fawad Khan has been at the centre of a controversy. Here's a look at some of the worst ones.
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In 2016, Fawad's cameo in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil came under fire. The film was released around the time of the Uri attack. MNS demanded a ban on the film, and director Karan Johar issued a public apology, saying that he wouldn't work with Pakistani actors in the future.
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This led to Fawad quietly leaving Bollywood for almost a decade.
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Fawad Khan's Pakistani series Barzakh was voluntarily removed from YouTube, with director Asim Abbasi saying that his story isn't worth more than the safety of his beautiful, talented actors.
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The series faced backlash for its queer theme. A scene featuring Fawad Khan and Franco Giusti almost kissing sparked backlash online and many demanded its removal.
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Fawad Khan was in the spotlight for playing a closeted gay person in Kapoor & Sons. Producer Karan Johar revealed that Fawad took on a role that most actors refused.
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Fawad Khan said that he was hesitant to play the role of a homosexual character in Kapoor & Sons.
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