Aabeer Gulaal reviews and box office - Page 5

The only line I would agree to without further discussion:

"If mutual respect and exchange aren’t part of the deal, why should the door always be open just one way?"

As a further discussion would leave the field of movies, I won't engage in that (at least not here)

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

Reciprocity isn’t bigotry.

Tit for tat? You say it like India’s reacting irrationally — LoL this is not some schoolyard spat. Pakistani bans on Indian films have existed since 1965. That’s nearly 60 years of one-sided hostility. And yet, every time India decides to restrict access or pull back support, suddenly it's "childish" or "political" or "bigoted."

If mutual respect and exchange aren’t part of the deal, why should the door always be open just one way?

It’s only a monetary loss for them, because they’ve never allowed our films in their cinemas — even though Bollywood fuels half their pop culture and memes.

So when India finally chooses not to keep extending that one-sided courtesy, it’s not about being petty — it’s about being fair.

It was never one sided..pak has always welcomed indian entertainment and culture..there was no ban on indian movies..pak literally had no screens in late 90s / early 2000s..there was no cinema culture left..it was dead..the cable consumption would be the source of entertainment and there would be all kinds of indian channels being shown..we have grown up on BW..that does not happen when there are bans..esp in a time of no internet / VPN..that is because of pak always loving and sometimes even obsessing over BW..that was never one sided..and when cinemas started opening in pak..BW movies got all the shows and it lasted till 2019..

Culturally, there was always an exchange from both sides..indian singers like sunidhi attending hum awards and being welcomed there..to rajeev and amna shareef coming in pak's play ana in 2004 to kunika (BB19) doing a pak movie to juhi chalwa endorsing pak brands in late 2000s..there was always equal welcome from pak to indian celebs..it is only post 2016 when all of that stopped but it was never one sided..

of course if you say why not as many indian celebs seen in pak industry as pak celebs in indian industry..why would they when BW is >>>>> than pak industry could ever be..you always navigate towards the more successful territory (HW) than going down..but them not featuring enough in pak entertainment is in no way equal to pak hating / banning them

i mean does this look like hostility to you

This is swara bhaskar promoting guzarish in 2010 in lahore

https://youtu.be/7KFRBPkYHiM?si=0G6iNqlQdMV2nY_4

Whatever I read about the topic of movies (Hindi filmindustry, Pakistani filmindustry), absolutely supports your writing.

I'm sure that even in current times a distribution of Hindi movies in Pakistani theatres (and vice versa) would be possible... but I repeat my take on the destroying force of fear to act against narrow-minded power-systems.

A Washout At The Overseas Box Office: Fawad Khan And Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Abir Gulaal’ Fails To Cross The ₹2 Crore Mark Worldwide

September 28, 2025 4:15 pm Muskan (Niyukti)

The latest film starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, Abir Gulaal, has opened to a dismal response at the international box office. The film, which was released on September 12, 2025, has been a major commercial disappointment, failing to attract audiences in key overseas markets.

According to reports, the film has been declared a washout, with its total overseas gross so far standing at a mere $162,977. This converts to approximately ₹1.35 crore, meaning the film couldn’t even cross the ₹2 crore mark worldwide, a very poor result for a film with a notable star cast.

A Breakdown Of The Overseas Collections

The film’s performance has been poor across the board. While Fawad Khan’s personal fan following helped it earn some numbers in specific regions, it wasn’t enough to make an impact. The best-performing markets were the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with $58,023 and the United States with $55,703. The UK also contributed a respectable $37,278.

However, in other major territories, the collections were extremely low. Australia and New Zealand brought in a combined total of less than $10,000, and markets like Germany and Malaysia saw negligible earnings. This indicates a widespread rejection of the film by the international audience.

Why Did The Film Fail To Connect?

The primary reason being cited for the film’s failure is its weak and cliche narrative. Reports suggest that the story failed to resonate with the diaspora audience, who are increasingly looking for fresh and engaging content. Even the presence of a popular star like Fawad Khan could not save the film from its poor script.

This disappointing result proves that in today’s competitive market, especially overseas, content is king. A film needs a strong story to succeed, and star power alone is no longer a guarantee for box office success. The performance of Abir Gulaal is a clear example of audiences rejecting outdated material.

Source:

https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/a-washout-at-the-overseas-box-office-fawad-khan-and-vaani-kapoors-abir-gulaal-fails-to-cross-the-2-crore-mark-worldwide/

Originally posted by: awida

A Washout At The Overseas Box Office: Fawad Khan And Vaani Kapoor’s ‘Abir Gulaal’ Fails To Cross The ₹2 Crore Mark Worldwide

September 28, 2025 4:15 pm Muskan (Niyukti)

The latest film starring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor, Abir Gulaal, has opened to a dismal response at the international box office. The film, which was released on September 12, 2025, has been a major commercial disappointment, failing to attract audiences in key overseas markets.

According to reports, the film has been declared a washout, with its total overseas gross so far standing at a mere $162,977. This converts to approximately ₹1.35 crore, meaning the film couldn’t even cross the ₹2 crore mark worldwide, a very poor result for a film with a notable star cast.

A Breakdown Of The Overseas Collections

The film’s performance has been poor across the board. While Fawad Khan’s personal fan following helped it earn some numbers in specific regions, it wasn’t enough to make an impact. The best-performing markets were the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with $58,023 and the United States with $55,703. The UK also contributed a respectable $37,278.

However, in other major territories, the collections were extremely low. Australia and New Zealand brought in a combined total of less than $10,000, and markets like Germany and Malaysia saw negligible earnings. This indicates a widespread rejection of the film by the international audience.

Why Did The Film Fail To Connect?

The primary reason being cited for the film’s failure is its weak and cliche narrative. Reports suggest that the story failed to resonate with the diaspora audience, who are increasingly looking for fresh and engaging content. Even the presence of a popular star like Fawad Khan could not save the film from its poor script.

This disappointing result proves that in today’s competitive market, especially overseas, content is king. A film needs a strong story to succeed, and star power alone is no longer a guarantee for box office success. The performance of Abir Gulaal is a clear example of audiences rejecting outdated material.

Source:

https://boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/a-washout-at-the-overseas-box-office-fawad-khan-and-vaani-kapoors-abir-gulaal-fails-to-cross-the-2-crore-mark-worldwide/

shocking ..sardarji 3 made 70cr from overseas..this one is such a big disaster..

Originally posted by: cougarTown

shocking ..sardarji 3 made 70cr from overseas..this one is such a big disaster..

Yes. It is.

Sardarji released in Pakistan which added to its numbers. It was a fun movie. It targetted Panjabi ppl. And it was a masala movie. Daljit is a popular singer too which added to the popularity of the movie.

Originally posted by: awida

Yes. It is.

Sardarji released in Pakistan which added to its numbers. It was a fun movie. It targetted Panjabi ppl. And it was a masala movie. Daljit is a popular singer too which added to the popularity of the movie.

diljeet is a global superstar..loved in every nation..but hania aamir also has crazy popularity in asian audience..that clubbed with this being a franchise movie made it a BB..but no one would have thought that it will beat all records not only of the 1st 2 parts but of all punjabi movies and emerge the biggest punjabi grosser overseas ever..i guess a little credit to news channels as well which only increased its hype