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Abir Gulaal(2025)

7.0/10
Hindi133 mins

Two wounded souls, brought together by chance, find solace in each other's company and gradually develop a profound connection that blossoms into love.

Director:Aarti S. Bagdi
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 September 2025
Director
Aarti S. Bagdi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 13m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Two people who have been hurt in life meet by accident. They start spending time together and find comfort in each other. Their friendship slowly turns into a deep love.

Two broken hearts. One unexpected chance at love.

Film Details

7.0Rating
133Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 September 2025
Also Known AsUntitled Fawad Khan/Vaani Kapoor Project

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

#1
D
Dev AgrawalAman
#2
A
Amrit SandhuRuchita
#3
S
Sujoy DeHarry
#4
F
Fawad KhanAbir Singh
#5
Farida Jalal, Actor in Abir Gulaal
Farida JalalNani
#6
P
Parmeet SethiSuresh Bajaj
#7
Hiten Patel, Actor in Abir Gulaal
Hiten PatelMr. Suri
#8
S
Sophie Lovell AndersonVicky
#9
Vaani Kapoor, Actor in Abir Gulaal
Vaani KapoorGulaal Bajaj
#10
R
Ridhi DograAvantika
#11
A
Aarti S. BagdiDirector
#12
A
Avantika HariCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Abir Gulaal' refers to the colored powders used in the Holi festival, symbolizing the messy, vibrant start of the relationship.
  • Director Aarti S. Bagdi reportedly wrote the first draft of the script in just 12 days during a personal retreat.
  • A key romantic scene was filmed at a real, rarely visited flower valley in Uttarakhand, requiring a two-day trek for the crew.
  • The lead actors did not meet before their first on-screen encounter, to capture genuine first reactions.
  • The soundtrack features a folk song from the Braj region, re-orchestrated with subtle electronic elements.
  • Early test screenings used a different, more somber ending, which was changed based on audience feedback.
  • The production designer incorporated specific shades of pink and blue throughout the film to visually represent the two main characters.

Frequently Asked Questions