Overview

• The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack killed 26 people, triggering heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, including India’s Operation Sindoor and retaliatory strikes on Indian border cities.
• ‘Abir Gulaal,’ featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, was indefinitely postponed after political groups and film bodies demanded a ban on Pakistani collaborations.
• Actor Ridhi Dogra, a native of heavily targeted Jammu, supported the film’s delay, aligning with national sentiment but faced online harassment for her stance.
• Dogra emphasized her adherence to Indian laws while working on the film and expressed solidarity with her country and armed forces during the crisis.
• The incident highlights the personal toll of regional conflict on artists and the broader cultural fallout of cross-border tensions.