Following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, which triggered widespread public outrage and calls for a boycott, songs from the upcoming film Abir Gulaal, featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, have been taken down from YouTube. The tracks, titled “Khudaaya Ishq” and “Angrezi Rangrasiya,” were removed in response to mounting criticism over the involvement of both Indian and Pakistani artists in the project.

Released earlier this month, the songs were deleted from the official YouTube channel of A Richer Lens Entertainment and Saregama’s platform by April 25. This move came amid growing backlash on social media, where many voiced anger over the cross-border collaboration. Earlier in the week, the filmmakers had announced a new song, “Tain Tain,” but it has not yet been released online. In response to the attack, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reportedly banned the release of Abir Gulaal, which was originally scheduled to hit theatres on May 9. The film, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, also stars Lisa Haydon, Riddhi Dogra, Farida Jalal, Soni Razdan, and Parmeet Sethi.

Following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district — which claimed 26 lives and injured many more — actors Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor expressed their grief on social media. Fawad called the attack “heinous” and extended prayers for the victims’ families, while Vaani described feeling “numb” and “devastated” by the tragedy.

In the aftermath, India responded with strict measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post, revocation of SAARC Visa Exemptions, cancellation of Pakistani visas, and a ban on Pakistan’s official X account within India. Pakistani citizens in India were also asked to leave within 48 hours. Pakistan condemned India’s actions, labeling the water treaty vital for its 240 million citizens. In retaliation, Pakistan halted all trade with India and warned of suspending the 1971 Simla Agreement — a key diplomatic framework between the two nations.